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PRN RN - Med Surg/Emergency Department

Presbyterian System Services

Tucumcari, New Mexico

Dr. Dan C. Trigg Memorial Hospital is seeking compassionate, adaptable, and team-oriented Registered Nurses to join our combined Medical-Surgical and Emergency Department Unit.

Posted Aug 24

Shift and hours
Varied Days and Hours Work Shift: Varied Days and Hours (United States of America)
Unit and setting
combined Medical-Surgical and Emergency Department Unit · Hospital our nurses have the unique opportunity to care for a diverse patient population while developing skills across both Med/Surg and Emergency Department settings.
License
RN license Current New Mexico RN license or Compact State RN license required.Current New Mexico RN license or Compact State RN license
Term
Per Diem Type of Opportunity: PRNPRN

Do you qualify?

License
Current New Mexico RN license or Compact State RN license Current New Mexico RN license or Compact State RN license required. Check your license
Certification
BLS certification (AHA, ASHI, or Red Cross accepted) BLS certification required for all RN roles (AHA, ASHI, or Red Cross accepted).
Certification
ACLS, PALS, NRP Additional certifications may be required based on department assignment. (ACLS, PALS, NRP)
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or higher from an accredited nursing program Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or higher from an accredited nursing program required.

What it pays

Against similar roles
Below most New Mexico PRN postingsNew Mexico PRN postings that state pay run $43/hr to $55/hr, the middle half $47/hr to $54/hr, across 56 postings.
Night differential
Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions) Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
Tuition assistance
Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
Loan repayment
Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
Extra pay
differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles • Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)for eligible positions
Pay reviews
pay takes into account experience, training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs

Benefits

  • Benefitseducational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
  • Benefitswearable badge to call for help discreetly• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
  • Benefitsmalpractice liability insurance• Malpractice liability insurance
  • Benefitsloan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
  • Benefitswellness program with free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges
  • Tuition Reimbursement
More benefits (5)
  • Certification Reimbursement
  • Scholarship Opportunities
  • Differentials
  • Loan Forgiveness
  • Wellness Program

The role and schedule

Patients
our nurses have the unique opportunity to care for a diverse patient population while developing skills across both Med/Surg and Emergency Department settings. our nurses have the unique opportunity to care for a diverse patient population while developing skills across both Med/Surg and Emergency Department settings.
Charting
EPIC electronic charting system • EPIC electronic charting system
Cross-training
cross-training between Medical-Surgical and Emergency Department Opportunity to cross-train between Medical-Surgical and Emergency Department nursing
Charge
Charge Nurse Leadership and career advancement opportunities, including: Charge Nurse
Day to day
coordinate, oversee patient care, and delegate responsibilities Serves as a clinical resource by coordinating and overseeing patient care, delegating responsibilities based on patient needs, staff competencies, and unit priorities.
Day to day
provide direct patient care and collaborate with team members Provides direct patient care utilizing the nursing process, evaluates outcomes, and collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to ensure high-quality care.
Day to day
coordinate care with patients, families, and healthcare professionals Coordinates care with patients, families, providers, and other healthcare professionals to promote positive patient outcomes and continuity of care.
Day to day
patient and family education Educates patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, discharge instructions, patient rights, and informed consent.
Day to day
maintain knowledge of evidence-based practice and policies Maintains current knowledge of evidence-based practice, nursing standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies.
Day to day
use clinical equipment and technology Demonstrates proficiency in the use of clinical equipment and technology required for patient care.
Day to day
communicate with patients, families, and healthcare team members Communicates effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members while contributing to a collaborative and patient-centered environment.
Day to day
participate in quality improvement, safety, and professional development Participates in quality improvement, patient safety, and professional development activities.
Unit size
7 Medical Surgical beds
Unit size
8 Emergency Room beds
Weekends
Weekends required
Details
drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses

Support on this unit

Nurse to patient
1:4–1:6 stated in this posting

The workplace

Presbyterian System Services
Health system employer

Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through the pay period for the posted pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are floating and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

Your fit

On your path

Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.

Original listing

Posted on Presbyterian System Services’ careers page.

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Location Address

301 E Miel de Luna Tucumcari, NM 88401-3810

Compensation Pay Range

Minimum Offer $43.66 Maximum Offer $63.99

Summary

Dr. Dan C. Trigg Memorial Hospital is seeking compassionate, adaptable, and team-oriented Registered Nurses to join our combined Medical-Surgical and Emergency Department Unit. As a Critical Access Hospital serving the beautiful community of Tucumcari, New Mexico, our nurses have the unique opportunity to care for a diverse patient population while developing skills across both Med/Surg and Emergency Department settings. How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

  • Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
  • Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
  • Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
  • Malpractice liability insurance
  • Loan forgiveness through the  New Mexico Higher Education Department
  • EPIC electronic charting system
  • Type of Opportunity: PRN
  • FTE: 0.00
  • Job Exempt: No
  • Work Shift: Varied Days and Hours (United States of America)

Responsibilities

Our Units consist of 7 Medical Surgical beds and 8 Emergency Room beds providing nurses with a broad scope of practice and the opportunity to expand their clinical expertise through cross-training opportunities. Opportunity to cross-train between Medical-Surgical and Emergency Department nursing Develop advanced clinical skills in a supportive environment Small, collaborative team culture where nurses truly make an impact Leadership and career advancement opportunities, including: Charge Nurse Clinical Practice Leader (CPL) Unit-based leadership and professional development roles Critical Access Hospital experience with broad clinical exposure Competitive nurse-to-patient ratios: Medical-Surgical: 1:6 ED: 1:4 Serves as a clinical resource by coordinating and overseeing patient care, delegating responsibilities based on patient needs, staff competencies, and unit priorities. Provides direct patient care utilizing the nursing process, evaluates outcomes, and collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to ensure high-quality care.

Coordinates care with patients, families, providers, and other healthcare professionals to promote positive patient outcomes and continuity of care. Educates patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, discharge instructions, patient rights, and informed consent. Maintains current knowledge of evidence-based practice, nursing standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies.

Demonstrates proficiency in the use of clinical equipment and technology required for patient care. Communicates effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members while contributing to a collaborative and patient-centered environment. Participates in quality improvement, patient safety, and professional development activities.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or higher from an accredited nursing program required. Current New Mexico RN license or Compact State RN license required. BLS certification required for all RN roles (AHA, ASHI, or Red Cross accepted). Additional certifications may be required based on department assignment. (ACLS, PALS, NRP) We're all about well-being, starting with yours. Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more. Learn more about our employee benefits.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans. AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

Compensation Disclaimer The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. We're Determined to Support New Mexico's Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services

What's around it?

In Tucumcari, NM

Tucumcari, NMFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 8% below the US average

Median rent
$704/mo
Household income
$31,844/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Tucumcari, NM

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