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CHRISTUS St Vincent Regional Medical Center

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $1,992 per week

CHRISTUS St Vincent Regional Medical Center, Santa Fe, New Mexico, us, 87503


Certification Details

Current New Mexico RN license or current Compact state licenseBLS Certification required or within 2 weeks of hire dateAll other required certifications must be obtained within 6 months of hire dateIf nurse has the required certifications at time of hire, they must maintain the certifications and will not have a grace period to renewJob Details

POSITION TITLE: Clinical Nurse I, II, III, IVDEPARTMENT: Patient Care ServicesPOSITION SUMMARY: The Registered Nurse is a clinical practitioner who coordinates and implements patient care specific to the age of the patient population served on the assigned units. Ensures that quality care is provided in an efficient and safe manner, consistent with the unit's standards of care. Demonstrates performance consistent with the mission, philosophy, and goals of the unit and organization. Demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice. Treats staff, physicians, patients and families with consideration and respect.Job Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited program for Registered Nursing.EXPERIENCE: Not specifiedSKILLS: Current knowledge and skills appropriate to age/type of patient population served. Knowledgeable and sensitive to patients' rights in the delivery of care. Communicates in a clear concise manner appropriate to the developmental age of patient.Schedule Information

Working hours are varied, with flexibility due to unexpected changes in schedule and emergencies.Unit Specific Information

ENVIRONMENT: Bloodborne pathogen C (OR, PACU, L & D); Bloodborne pathogen B (other Patient Care areas). Exposure to infectious diseases and x-raysPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to handle emergency/crisis situations, prolonged, extensive or considerable standing and walking. Requires heavy physical effort to position, push and/or transfer patients or equipment and supplies. Requires considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling and crouching. Ability to judge distance and space relationships, see peripherally, distinguish and identify different colors. Hearing and visual acuity within normal or correctable limits. Manual dexterity and fine motor coordination required.