RN: ER

Job Description:

Support a community emergency department in Artesia, New Mexico, caring for patients ranging from minor injuries to major trauma, cardiac emergencies, strokes, burns, and oil-field-related crush injuries. This assignment calls for an experienced registered nurse who can independently assess patients, interpret telemetry and 12-lead EKGs, manage respiratory treatments, draw labs as needed, and mix and titrate critical drips such as amiodarone, Cardizem, epinephrine, and insulin. The schedule follows 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. shifts, with every-other-weekend coverage, no call, and no floating. Travelers complete department modules before working on the floor and receive one to two days of unit orientation with a preceptor.

Weather:

Expect generally dry conditions, plenty of sunshine, cool mornings, and mild afternoons, with colder temperatures possible after sunset. The high-desert setting can bring noticeable temperature changes throughout the day.

Fun Things To Do:

• Local exploration: Specific attractions and activities in Artesia were not provided in the available information.
• Outdoor recreation: Specific parks, trails, or recreational areas were not provided in the available information.
• Arts and culture: Specific museums, galleries, or cultural venues were not provided in the available information.
• Day trip option one: Specific nearby destinations were not provided in the available information.
• Day trip option two: Specific regional destinations were not provided in the available information.

Job Specifics:

City and State: Artesia, New Mexico Shift: 12-hour days, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Duration: 36 hours per week for 13 weeks