Graduate Nurse

Jobtome; Moriarty (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus Available

Relocation Assistance Available

Shift differentials: Weekday/Night, 26

Job summary

Jobtome in New Mexico is seeking Graduate Nurses to join our RN Residency Program. Applicants must have graduated from a nursing program by December 2026 and plan to obtain NM RN licensure within 60 days of hire.

This 0.90 FTE, rotating shift program offers a structured pathway to RN roles, with clear competency requirements and support from an RN Preceptor as you advance to RN Inpt or RN Outpt positions after licensure.

Qualifications

• Program Graduate (essential)
• Bachelor's Degree (nonessential)
• Nationally Accredited Nursing Graduate (essential)
• No minimum experience required (essential)
• Bilingual English/Spanish (nonessential)

Responsibilities

• PATIENT CARE - Deliver safe, direct care to an assigned group of patients, under the supervision of an RN Preceptor
• POLICIES - Work within Hospitals, Nursing division and departmental policies
• CARE PLAN - Work with the healthcare team to implement and document individualized care plans
• MEDICATION - Administer medication, including IV medication, per the Seven Rights; document findings
• TESTS AND PROCEDURES - Assist with tests/procedures with proper consent
• EMERGENCY MEASURES - Assist with or institute emergency measures as needed
• ENVIRONMENT - Maintain safe, therapeutic environment
• MISSION AND GOALS - Support department and hospital missions/goals
• DEVELOPMENT - Participate in educational programs and ongoing learning
• PATIENT SAFETY - Follow safety policies/protocols
• PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Proactively improve patient safety
• PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Report environmental risks
• PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report medical errors/near misses
• PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patient engagement

Skills

Graduate Nurse

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Program Graduate

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

This posting is for those who have graduated from a nursing program by December 2026! Graduate Nurse Permits can be requested in order to start with the cohort beginning January 18, 2027.

Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials

Compensation Disclaimer

Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.

Department: RN Residency Program

FTE: 0.90 Full Time Shift: Rotating

Position Summary

Provide safe, direct patient care utilizing the nursing process in the ambulatory setting. Promote a positive work environment and quality patient care. Graduate Nurses (GNs) must have applied for or obtained authorization to take the NCLEX and secure New Mexico RN licensure within 60 days of hire. Upon successfully passing the NCLEX and completing all Graduate Nurse competency requirements, the incumbent must transition to an RN Inpt or RN Outpt position. The transfer will be processed at the first available effective date. During the transition period, the Graduate Nurse will continue to perform duties under the current job description. Failure to successfully pass the NCLEX will result in an automatic demotion to the Tech Patient Care II position, with appropriate reduction in pay. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups.

Detailed responsibilities

• PATIENT CARE - Deliver safe, direct care to an assigned group of patients, under the supervision of an RN Preceptor
• POLICIES - Work within Hospitals, Nursing division and departmental policies
• CARE PLAN - Work in collaboration with the healthcare team, implement and document individualized care plans incorporating age specific considerations, including discharge planning and patient/family teaching
• MEDICATION - Administer medication, including IV medication, via the Seven Rights; document and communicate clinical findings
• TESTS AND PROCEDURES - Assist with special tests and procedures, ensure proper consent has been obtained
• EMERGENCY MEASURES - Assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden, adverse developments in patients
• ENVIRONMENT - Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with Hospitals standards
• MISSION AND GOALS - Assist to maintain, support, and implement department and Hospitals mission and goals
• DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops
• PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
• PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
• PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
• PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
• PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"

Qualifications

Education:

Essential:

• Program Graduate

Nonessential:

• Bachelor's Degree

Education specialization:

Essential:

• Nationally Accredited Nursing Graduate

Nonessential:

• Nursing

Experience:

Essential: No minimum experience required

Nonessential:

• Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo

Credentials:

• CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days
• NM Board of Nursing Graduate Permit or RN License

Physical Conditions: Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects or people. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.

Working conditions:

• Sig Hazard: Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE
• Limited access to med room. Med Admin Policy, Att A
• Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required

Sign-On Bonus Available

Relocation Assistance Available

Department: Registered Nurse