Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department | Surgical Services | Multiple Shifts

Job Information

The Staff Pad is proud to partner with a leading healthcare organization in Las Vegas, NM, to recruit experienced and compassionate Registered Nurses to join its Surgical Services and ER team. In this role, you will provide exceptional nursing care to pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients throughout the surgical experience. About the Opportunity Surgery Role You'll work closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the interdisciplinary care team to ensure safe, efficient surgical services while serving in roles such as circulating nurse, scrub nurse, post-anesthesia care nurse, or other perioperative support functions as needed. ER Role In this role, The RN is responsible for providing rapid assessment, triage, and comprehensive emergency nursing care for patients with acute and critical conditions while coordinating interdisciplinary treatment plans in accordance with hospital policies, procedures, and Emergency Department standards Schedule: ER Role: Full-Time (Days)| PRN (Days & Nights) Surgery Role: PRN | Days | Nights

What You'll Do

Surgery specific responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care throughout the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases
• Assess, monitor, and document patient condition before, during, and after surgery
• Prepare patients, equipment, and the operating room for surgical procedures
• Serve as a circulating nurse, scrub nurse, or post-anesthesia care nurse as assigned
• Administer medications, treatments, and interventions in accordance with physician orders
• Maintain a safe, sterile, and efficient surgical environment
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the interdisciplinary care team
• Monitor patient recovery and provide education to patients and families
• Respond to changes in patient condition and surgical emergencies
• Ensure accurate documentation and compliance with safety, regulatory, and infection prevention standards

ER specific responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care
• Assess patients' physical and psychosocial conditions appropriately
• Monitor patient conditions, respond to & communicate clinical changes, & document care accurately
• Precept new staff and provide guidance and support to LPN and CNA team members
• Maintain professional standards, licensure, certifications, continuing education & competency requirements
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and uphold QHC Service Excellence Standards
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Additional Requirements

• Maintain patient confidentiality, ethics, and safety standards
• Adapt to patient and facility needs while supporting other departments
• Ensure attendance, timely task completion, and an organized care environment
• Perform RN, Patient Care Technician, and Unit Coordinator duties as needed
• Foster positive relationships with patients, families, and staff

What We Are Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Active New Mexico Registered Nurse (RN) license or eligibility for licensure
• Current BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required or ability to obtain within the required timeframe
• PALS certification preferred or required based on department needs
• Previous perioperative or operating room experience preferred (for the Surgery role)
• Previous Acute care hospital experience preferred (for the ER role)

Additional Skills and Attributes

• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills
• Knowledge of sterile technique, infection prevention, and perioperative nursing practices
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced surgical environment

What You Can Expect

Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• PTO, Leave of Absence
• Maternity/Disability Leave
• Flexible Spending Account

If you're a compassionate, skilled, and patient-focused Registered Nurse ready to bring your dedication and professionalism to a supportive healthcare team, we encourage you to apply and make a meaningful impact while growing your career in a fast-paced Emergency Department/Surgical Services environment.