RN - Surgical M/S (Days)
Job Description
A 198-bed, Level III trauma center in Farmington, NM is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Surgical Inpatient Unit, caring for orthopedic, neurosurgical, and medical/nephrology patients on a night shift schedule. The hospital serves the Four Corners region of New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, and Utah, and offers a broad range of services including a nephrology unit, cancer center, childbirth center, pediatric unit, inpatient behavioral health unit, and extensive surgical services.
The role. This RN position is based on the third-floor Surgical Inpatient Unit, a 24-bed unit with a maximum patient ratio of 1:6, caring for adults ranging in age from 18 and older. The nurse will manage a high-acuity mix of post-operative and medical patients, including those recovering from orthopedic, neurosurgical, and abdominal surgeries, as well as patients presenting with sepsis, respiratory issues, alcohol withdrawal, rib fractures, altered mental status, and complex diabetic care needs. Clinical responsibilities include management of NG tubes, chest tubes, foley catheters, and TURPs, along with ongoing pain management across a patient population that regularly sees admissions and discharges throughout the shift. The unit utilizes Cerner as its electronic health record, along with IV pumps and vital signs monitors.
What we're looking for.
- Required education: RN
- At least 2 years of acute care experience
- Post-operative patient care experience including ortho/neurosurgical/abdominal surgeries, NG tubes, chest tubes, foley catheter/TURPs, respiratory issues, diabetic patient care, sepsis, alcohol withdrawal, rib fractures, altered mental status, and pain management
- BLS required upon submission
- All other required certifications can be obtained after hire
- Open to candidates who do not hold New Mexico or Compact licensure; candidates must obtain prior to start
Schedule. Night shift, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM rotation on the Surgical Inpatient Unit.
Compensation. $29.05 - $46.48/hr plus $2 sign-on bonus
Meet Your Recruiter
Brent McKenzie
Franchise Partner (Southwest FL)
Brent McKenzie’s career in hospitality began at his family’s resort, where he learned the business from the ground up. From there, he moved into restaurants, starting as a dishwasher and working through every role a restaurant has to offer. Over 25 years, that hands-on experience grew into more than a decade of management, including opening several new businesses of varying sizes. He capped off his hospitality career running restaurant operations at a large luxury convention hotel. Along the way, he developed a sharp eye for talent: the ability to recognize who’s ready to perform on day one, and who has the potential to grow into something bigger.
When COVID reshaped the hospitality industry in 2020, Brent brought those same instincts into healthcare recruiting. Six years in, he’s built a reputation for taking the time to understand what each client actually needs, not just the job description, but the team dynamics, the culture, and the kind of person who’ll thrive there. For candidates, he’s the kind of recruiter who listens first. He wants to know where you’re trying to go in your career, what you’re looking for in your next role, and what would make a move worth making. That way, when he brings an opportunity to the table, it’s one worth considering.
Brent is dedicated to seeing every search through. His attention to detail, persistence, and genuine interest in the people on both sides of the hire are what his clients and candidates come back for.