Registered Nurse RN

Ernest Health, Inc.; Las Cruces (NM); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO/HD Medical Plans

Dental & Vision coverage

401K with employer matching

Life insurance

Short/Long-term disability

Shift differentials

Job summary

Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern New Mexico in Las Cruces, NM is hiring a Registered Nurse for full-time day and night shifts with per diem options. The role involves delivering comprehensive nursing care, collaborating with physicians and therapists, and contributing to patient-centered recovery in a supportive environment.

The hospital emphasizes professional growth with career ladder programs and clinical training, offering competitive benefits and shift differentials to recognize

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse license in the state of practice.
• Current CPR certification.
• One year of acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to assigned patients.
• Perform patient assessments, care planning, and interventions.
• Monitor and evaluate patient outcomes and adjust care as needed.

Skills

RN license

CPR certification

ACLS (preferred)

Acute care experience

Infection control

Wound care

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Education

BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse - Full Time - Las cruces, New Mexico

Per Diem options available.

We are hiring on days and nights.

Join our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals who are focused on service excellence and providing top quality care!

At Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern New Mexico, we are more than a hospital—we are a community of caregivers driven by purpose, compassion, and a shared mission to help patients regain independence after life-changing illness or injury.

Located in Las Cruces, NM, our hospital offers state-of-the-art therapy, personalized care plans, and an interdisciplinary team approach that delivers exceptional outcomes. Whether you’re a clinician, therapist, or healthcare leader, you’ll find a rewarding career here where your work truly makes a difference.

As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs. These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements. We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”. These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.

Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.

Benefits:

• PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options
• Flexible and Health Saving account options available
• Dental and Vision coverage
• 401K with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Short-and-long term disability
• Competitive compensation and shift differentials. CRRN/CCRN pay!

Wellness & Work Life balance:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives.
• Earned Time Off - Start accruing vacation time on start date.

Professional Growth:

• Clinical Career Ladder bonus program
• Nursing Preceptor bonus program
• House Supervisor Training

What you bring:

• A passion for providing patient care, strong clinical skills, and a strong collaborator with Physicians and Therapists.

• Degree from an accredited Nursing Program.
• Current State Registered Nurse License.
• Current CPR

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Successful completion of accredited Registered Nursing program required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree preferred.
• Current state license as a Registered Nurse required.
• Current CPR Certification required.
• One (1) year recent experience preferred. Acute care setting preferred.
• ACLS certification preferred in LTACH and Texas hospitals.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Knowledge of and adherence to current nursing theory and practice, infection control, and wound care standards of practice.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards to ensure adherence to all standards set forth by state and accrediting agencies of TJC and CMS.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures, and utilizes proper policies, procedures, and guidelines in caring for patients.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to patients within assigned unit. The role is also responsible for patient assessments, planning, supervising, interventions, and evaluations designed to prevent complications of physical disability, restore optimal functioning, and help the patient adapt to an altered life style. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.