Registered Nurse - Surgical Specialty

Schedule

This position is for a full-time schedule of 4 days per week, working 10 hours each day.

Job Description

The Registered Nurse will provide proficient and independent care to surgical patients across various specialties including Orthopedic, General, Podiatry, GYN/OB (including C Sections), Pain Management, Urology, and Endoscopy. The role requires effective application and documentation of the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proficiency in nursing care and maintain clinical competency.
• Consult with staff, physicians, and management to meet patient needs.
• Support community service programs as requested.
• Exhibit strong communication skills and a positive attitude in interactions with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Adhere to medication administration standards and demonstrate effective time management skills.
• Act as a patient advocate, involving families in care and respecting confidentiality.
• Participate in departmental and hospital quality activities, respecting policies and procedures.
• Attend orientations and complete annual department competencies as required.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a related nursing specialty preferred.
• Current RN license in New Mexico, or a compact license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certifications required.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!