Night Shift Med/Surg Charge Nurse - Sign-On + Relocation

Lovelace Health System; Bernalillo (NM); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $15,000

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Lovelace Health System in Albuquerque, NM seeks a night shift Med/Surg Charge Nurse to lead and oversee patient care in a busy unit. You will manage patient flow, ensure resource efficiency, and collaborate with managers to refine procedures and policies.

The role requires an Associate’s Degree or Diploma of Nursing, 1 year of Charge Nurse experience, CPR, and BLS (within 14 days). NM license or compact license within 90 days. Sign-on bonus up to $15,000 and relocation assistance offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Associate’s Degree or Diploma of Nursing.
• One year of Charge Nurse experience in hospital setting OR more than one year of clinical or management experience.
• CPR certification 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)

Responsibilities

• 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

BLS

Education

Associate’s Degree or Diploma of Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (Preferred)

Job description

Lovelace Health System in Albuquerque, NM seeks a night shift Med/Surg Charge Nurse to lead and oversee patient care in a busy unit. You will manage patient flow, ensure resource efficiency, and collaborate with managers to refine procedures and policies.

The role requires an Associate’s Degree or Diploma of Nursing, 1 year of Charge Nurse experience, CPR, and BLS (within 14 days). NM license or compact license within 90 days. Sign-on bonus up to $15,000 and relocation assistance offered.