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Days, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Oct 19, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Tele RN for a Surgical Unit night shift position requiring 2 years of experience and NM or compact RN licensure. Details Work on a 24-bed Surgical Inpatient Unit within a Level III trauma center that also treats Level I and II trauma cases Specializes in Ortho/Neuro Surgery along with Medical/Nephrology patients as needed RN also serves as Charge Nurse Patient population ranges from adults age 18 to 100+ Maximum patient ratio of 1:6 with frequent admits and discharges throughout the shift Uses IV pumps and vital sign monitors Charts in Cerner EHR Night shift schedule, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM At least 3 weekend shifts required per 4-week schedule No call requirements May float to Cardiology, Medical, Nephrology, or Inpatient Rehab units for lower acuity patients, and to Pediatrics for adult patients only Requirements Active RN license (New Mexico or Compact) currently in hand Current BLS certification Minimum 2 years of RN experience required Experience in post-operative patient care including ortho/neurosurgical and abdominal surgeries required Experience managing NG tubes, chest tubes, foley catheters/TURPs, and respiratory issues required Experience with diabetic patient care, sepsis, alcohol withdrawal, rib fractures, altered mental status, and pain management required Submission requires area-specific competency exam and skills checklist with a minimum 3.2 overall rating Submission requires two professional references Additional Information Provide post-operative and medical/surgical nursing care to a mixed patient population Strong customer service and patient experience skills valued Must follow all facility policies and guidelines consistent with permanent staff expectations Located in Farmington, New Mexico, within the San Juan River Valley offering outdoor recreation and scenic attractions