Registered Nurse - Correctional - $51 per hour

Staff Today; Grants (NM); On-site; USD 70,257; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare staffing agency is looking for a Correctional Nurse in Grants, New Mexico. This local contract position requires a valid RN license and CPR certification. Responsibilities include providing general nursing care, administering medications, and monitoring patient conditions. Candidates must have strong communication skills in English and be available for flexible night shifts, working 36 hours per week at a pay rate of $51 per hour. This is a 13-week contract role designed for dedicated nursing professionals.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid RN license issued within the US.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Proficiency in English is essential for communication.

Responsibilities

• Provides general nursing care to patients.
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Prepares equipment for physician treatments.
• Records patient conditions and responses.
• Monitors vital signs of patients.
• May assist in daily patient activities.
• May lead a team of nursing personnel.
• Performs additional RN duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication in English

Patient care

Medications and treatments administration

Education

Valid and current RN license

Valid CPR card (American Heart Association)

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Staff Today is seeking a local contract nurse Correctional for a local contract nursing job in Grants, New Mexico.

• Specialty: Correctional
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights, flexible
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Health Advocates Network is currently seeking a Registered Nurse to work at a facility in Grants, NM. These are registry positions with our company.

Pay Rate: $51 / hour

Shift Details:

• 2RNnights

Minimum Qualifications

• A valid and current RN license issued within the US
• A valid and current CPR card (American Heart Association)
• Proficiency in the English language is necessary for communication with other staff and patients. RN must be able to communicate effectively in oral and written English

Job Responsibilities

• Provides general nursing care to patients.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
• Prepares equipment and aids physician during treatments and examinations of patients.
• Observes patient, records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies supervisor or physician of patient's condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
• Takes temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assess condition of patient.
• May make beds, bathe, and feed patients.
• May serve as leader for group of personnel rendering nursing care to number of patients.
• Additional RN duties given by Supervisor.