Overview
Locum Tenens Registered Nurse (RN) – Acute Care Nursing Jobs in Milan, New Mexico (Nights)
Advance your nursing career with a locum tenens RN opportunity in acute care at a correctional healthcare facility in Milan, NM (ZIP 87021). This travel RN position offers 12-hour night shifts, competitive pay, and the chance to experience the unique charm of New Mexico while providing essential clinical support in a dynamic environment. Join our healthcare team and make a difference in Milan\'s welcoming community.
Acute Care RN Job Details
- Position Type: Locum tenens (travel nursing contract)
- Location: Milan, New Mexico 87021
- Healthcare Setting: Acute care unit within a correctional facility
- Shift: 12-hour night shifts (3x12 hour shifts per week)
- Weekly Hours: 36 guaranteed
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1620-$1670
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks, with potential extension
- Start Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025
- End Date: December 20, 2025
Registered Nurse Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN preferred)
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of New Mexico
- Valid driver's license
- US Citizenship and social security card required for facility clearance
- Minimum 1 year of professional acute care nursing experience preferred
- Open availability to work per facility scheduling policy
RN Responsibilities in Acute Care
- Deliver comprehensive nursing care, including executing provider orders, medication administration, and assisting with exams and treatments
- Utilize nursing and supervisory skills in the care, treatment, and referral of inmates/residents
- Attend sick call with physicians, prepare exam rooms, and manage pill call operations
- Assess new inmates/residents for illnesses or injuries and coordinate emergency care as needed
- Perform emergency procedures and communicate with providers for treatment orders
- Supervise and mentor other nursing staff
- Ensure security and confidentiality of medical records
- Monitor inpatient hospitalizations and coordinate medical services
- Audit pharmacy use and ensure compliance with pharmacy regulations
- Document and observe inmate/resident behavior; inspect medical unit for contraband
- Provide health counseling and patient education
- Assist with documentation, reporting, and accreditation processes
Ready to take the next step in your nursing career? Apply now for this locum tenens RN job in Milan, New Mexico, and join a supportive healthcare team dedicated to quality patient care in acute and correctional settings. Experience the best of New Mexico nursing jobs—apply today!
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
About GHR
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