LifePoint is seeking a travel nurse RN CCU - Coronary Care for a travel nursing job in Las Cruces, New Mexico.Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: CCU - Coronary Care
- Discipline: RN
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Title: Travel Registered Nurse – Coronary Care Unit (CCU) Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM Location: Memorial Medical Center, Las Cruces, NM
Job Overview: Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces, NM is seeking an experienced Travel RN to join the Coronary Care Unit (CCU) team for a 12-hour day shift. The ideal candidate will provide specialized care to patients with acute cardiac conditions in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver direct patient care to individuals with critical cardiac diagnoses
- Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms and vital signs
- Administer medications and manage cardiac drips per protocol
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans
- Respond promptly to cardiac emergencies and initiate appropriate interventions
- Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with hospital policies
Qualifications:
- Active RN license (NM or compact state)
- Minimum 2 years of recent CCU or ICU experience
- BLS and ACLS certifications required
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
- Ability to work independently and adapt to changing situations
Contract Details:
- Travel assignment
- 12-hour shifts, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Lifepoint Job ID #6-944935. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.