Nurse Extern Med Surg Per Diem
Company: Christus Health
Location: Santa Fe
Posted on: February 12, 2026
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Job Description:
Nurse Extern Med Surg Per Diem at Christus Health summary: The
Nurse Extern provides supervised direct patient care in a
medical-surgical hospital setting while applying nursing knowledge
and skills acquired in an accredited program. Working under the
guidance of an RN, the role involves assisting with patient care
activities, performing expanded duties after training, and
collaborating with healthcare teams to support patient outcomes.
The position requires physical stamina, excellent communication,
and compliance with safety and care standards in a high-stress
environment. Description POSITION SUMMARY: The Nurse Extern will
apply the knowledge and skills acquired in their nursing program in
order to provide direct patient care with compassion, excellence
and efficiency. The Nurse Extern works under the guidance of the
RN/ Nurse Leader with assigned patients, in accordance with CSV
hospital guidelines for patient care. The Nurse Extern collaborates
with other disciplines to achieve overall healthcare goals and is
responsible for adhering to the patient plan of care in order to
assist patient processes and outcomes. The Nurse Extern is
responsible for competent care of patients in the hospital setting
under the guidance of an assigned RN. The Nurse Extern functions as
a member of the patient care team, experiencing the complexities of
a nursing care delivery model while increasing their independence
in taking a patient care assignment. The Nurse Extern reports to
the department Nurse leader and will work within a defined scope of
under the direct supervision of an assigned RN. The RN assigned to
the Nurse Extern will promote learning experiences that enable the
Nurse Extern to competently perform nursing care activities in both
complex and non-complex situations. Requirements EDUCATION:
Completion of Accredited ADN or BSN Program CERTIFICATION/LICENSES:
Current BLS issued through American Heart Association is required.
SKILLS: • Excellent communication skills • Ability to read and
interpret technical reports, charts, etc. • Ability to write
concise reports • Ability to handle a high level of stress and to
maintain composure under a variety of adverse conditions • Computer
skills required to enter data and generate reports. HOSPITAL
EXPANDED DUTIES TRAINING: • Peripheral intravenous access and
removal • Recording of I&Os • Foley Catheter insertion and
removal • NG insertion and removal • Suture/Staple removal • Unit
appropriate POCT • Bedside monitoring, CR,Telemetry, Telesitter,
Capnography, Oximetry • As appropriate: - Basic Dysrythmia Course -
De-Escalation Training EXPERIENCE: NATURE OF SUPERVISION:
-Responsible to: Reports directly Nurse Manager or designee for
essential job duties and day-to-day responsibilities. ENVIRONMENT:
- Bloodborne pathogens - B Works irregular hours. Multiple
simultaneous activities around patient care. Exposure to x-rays and
infectious diseases such as hepatitis-B and AIDS. In addition, may
be subject to varying unpredictable situations such as violence
from mentally unstable patients. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be
able to handle emergency/crisis situations, prolonged, extensive or
considerable standing/walking, kneeling, bending, and heavy
lifting. Has knowledge of and uses good body mechanics. Frequently
lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients or equipment.
Hearing and visual acuity must be within normal limits. Manual
dexterity and fine motor coordination required. The work is not
only physically strenuous but can be stressful, sometimes involving
life-or-death situations and suffering patients. Keywords: Nurse
Extern, medical-surgical nursing, patient care, registered nurse
supervision, hospital nursing, BLS certification, nursing student
clinical, expanded nursing duties, healthcare teamwork, patient
safety
Keywords: Christus Health, Santa Fe , Nurse Extern Med Surg Per Diem, Healthcare , Santa Fe, New Mexico
