New Graduate / RN Lovelace Medical Center

Ardent Health Services; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Job summary

Lovelace Medical Center Downtown in Albuquerque, NM seeks new graduate nurses to join our team as Graduate Nurses/RN for the upcoming Fall/Winter 2026 class. You will provide nursing care under direct RN supervision in a hospital with round-the-clock services.

Eligible candidates include recent nursing grads; applications are open and a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 may be available. The program supports licensure and a nurse residency pathway within a 263-bed acute care setting.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or Diploma of Nursing.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
• Eligible for licensure by examination.
• Graduate Nurse Permit or RN license issued by the NM Board of Nursing at the time of start date.
• Dual application to the ETP Nurse Residency Program and the unit of choice.
• Applications are open.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Responsibilities

• The Graduate Nurse provides nursing care to patients under the direct supervision of an RN. Adheres to policies and procedures and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety.

Skills

BLS certification

LICENSURE ELIGIBLE

Graduate Nurse Permit

Education

Associate’s degree or Diploma of Nursing

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Job description

Overview

*Now accepting applications from recent nursing school graduates and those graduating this Fall/Winter 2026.*

You may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000.

Join our team as a New Graduate Nurse/RN at Lovelace Medical Center Downtown in Albuquerque, NM.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• Lovelace Medical Center is an acute care hospital with 263 licensed beds, providing comprehensive care, including around-the-clock emergency care, surgical services, non-invasive robotic spine surgery, stroke care, radiology and oncology services.

Responsibilities

The Graduate Nurse provides nursing care to patients under the direct supervision of an RN. Adheres to policies and procedures and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety.

Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Associate’s degree or Diploma of Nursing
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
• Eligible for licensure by examination.
• Graduate Nurse Permit or RN license issued by the NM Board of Nursing at the time of start date.
• Dual application to the ETP Nurse Residency Program and the unit of choice.
• Applications are open.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.