ICU Registered Nurse - Nights, Growth & Benefits

Los Alamos Medical Center; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

PTO and disability coverage

Tuition assistance & loan support

401(k) retirement plan

Well-being programs

Professional development

Job summary

Los Alamos Medical Center in New Mexico is seeking an ICU Registered Nurse to join a highly collaborative team delivering care to critically ill patients. You will work with physicians, respiratory therapists, and care teams to provide evidence-based interventions.

The role emphasizes clinical excellence, ongoing professional growth, and patient-family education. A current NM RN license and ADN are required, with BSN preferred; BLS required and ACLS/PALS within 30 days.

Qualifications

• Current New Mexico RN license (or Compact state).
• ADN required; BSN preferred.
• BLS certification required; ACLS and PALS preferred, must obtain within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care to critically ill patients using the nursing process and evidence-based practices.
• Performs comprehensive patient assessments and identifies changes in patient condition.
• Administers medications, treatments, and life-support interventions as prescribed.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient status to physicians and the care team.
• Collaborates across disciplines to coordinate patient care, transfers, and discharge planning.
• Educates patients and families regarding treatment plans and recovery expectations.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation in the medical record.
• Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of patients and families.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Documentation

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Job description

Los Alamos Medical Center in New Mexico is seeking an ICU Registered Nurse to join a highly collaborative team delivering care to critically ill patients. You will work with physicians, respiratory therapists, and care teams to provide evidence-based interventions.

The role emphasizes clinical excellence, ongoing professional growth, and patient-family education. A current NM RN license and ADN are required, with BSN preferred; BLS required and ACLS/PALS within 30 days.