ICU Charge Nurse RN — Night Shift | Up to $15k Sign-On

Lovelace Health System, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $15,000

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Lovelace Health System, Inc. in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a night shift, full-time ICU Charge Nurse to lead the patient care team in our facility. Eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $15,000 and relocation assistance.

The role emphasizes professional nursing leadership, efficient patient flow, policy collaboration, and serving as liaison with patients and staff in a high-acuity ICU environment at Lovelace Women's Hospital.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Associate's Degree or Diploma of Nursing.
• One (1) year of Charge Nurse experience in hospital setting OR more than one year of clinical or management experience.
• CPR is required.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
• Valid NM Nursing license or NM compact license (within 90 days of hire).
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is preferred.
• National Certification in clinical specialty care may be preferred.

Responsibilities

• The Charge RN is responsible and accountable for the practice of Professional Nursing, including the nursing management of the patient and staff of assigned area in his/her charge.
• Manages efficient patient flow, appropriate use of supplies and other operational functions.
• Collaborates with the unit managers and/or directors in developing and revising unit policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Serves as departmental liaison and first line of contact with patients, providers and staff.
• Adheres to policies and procedures and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety.

Skills

Charge Nurse experience

CPR certification

BLS certification

NM nursing license

Education

Associate's Degree or Diploma of Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Lovelace Health System, Inc. in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a night shift, full-time ICU Charge Nurse to lead the patient care team in our facility. Eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $15,000 and relocation assistance.

The role emphasizes professional nursing leadership, efficient patient flow, policy collaboration, and serving as liaison with patients and staff in a high-acuity ICU environment at Lovelace Women's Hospital.