Charge Nurse (RN) OR

Lifepoint Health®; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$15,000 sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision plans

Competitive paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Job summary

Lifepoint Health® is seeking a compassionate registered nurse (RN) at Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces, NM. You'll join a dedicated team in a 12-bed OR unit, providing essential surgical care and shaping patient journeys with cutting-edge technology.

This full-time position includes a $15,000 sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Current state RN license required.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS and PALS certification within six months of hire.
• One year of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilize specialized care interventions.
• Shape exceptional patient journeys.
• Assist patients during general, bariatric, orthopedic, and urological surgeries.

Skills

Patient care

Compassion

Communication

Education

Associate's degree from an accredited nursing school

Job description

Your Experience Matters

At Memorial Medical Center, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a registered nurse (RN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Department/Unit Summary

Join our team in a 12‑bed OR unit, located on the 1st floor, where you will provide compassionate care to patients alongside a dedicated team of RNs, CSTs and FAs. You will play a crucial role in assisting our patients in general surgery, bariatrics surgery, orthopedic and urological procedures. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment focused on delivering high‑quality patient care.

How You’ll Contribute

You’ll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan‑of‑care intervention and serving as a patient‑care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting‑edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing.

What We Offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• $15,000 sign‑on bonus for full time
• Relocation assistance
• Shift differentials
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible‑spending and health‑savings accounts
• Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full‑time employees
• Income‑protection programs, such as life, accident, critical‑injury insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, and identity theft coverage
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
• Professional development and growth opportunities

Qualifications And Requirements

Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess an associate’s degree from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:

• BLS certification is required within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS and PALS are required within six months of hire.
• One year of experience preferred

About Our Health System

Memorial Medical Center is a 199‑bed acute hospital located in Las Cruces, NM and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

Memorial Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MMC is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.