Nurse Extern- Cardiovascular / Per Diem
Company: Christus Health
Location: Santa Fe
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Description Please enter info here Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: Currently enrolled in an
accredited Nursing program with completion of the program within 12
months from hire. Nurse Extern required to graduate from Nursing
program and pass NCLEX within 3 months of graduation from
accredited 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.
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