Registered Nurse / RN Cardiac PCU

Lovelace Health System; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 78,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $20,000

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Lovelace Health System in Albuquerque, NM is hiring a day shift, full-time Cardiac Progressive Care Unit (PCU) RN.

You may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000, and relocation assistance to support your move.

The Registered Nurse will provide professional nursing care, may serve as Charge Nurse, and must adhere to policies ensuring patient safety and quality care.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or Diploma of Nursing required.
• Valid NM Nursing license or NM compact license (within 90 days of hire).
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
• DEPARTMENT MAY ALSO REQUIRE ACLS and or PALS.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
• 2 years of experience in a specialty.
• 2 years of general nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• The Registered Nurse is responsible and accountable for the practice of Professional Nursing, to include patient care and staff management assigned to the RN in his/her charge.
• May serve in the role of Charge Nurse and is accountable for professional practice.
• Adheres to policies and procedures and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety.

Skills

Clinical nursing experience

Patient care

Leadership/Charge Nurse

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing or Diploma in Nursing

Valid NM Nursing license or NM Compact license

BLS Certification

ACLS and/or PALS may be required

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Overview

You may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000. You may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Cardiac Progressive Care Unit (PCU) RN 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 and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with 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

• Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center is New Mexico’s only hospital dedicated exclusively to cardiovascular care, including the state’s only facility performing left ventricular aortic device (LVAD) implant and a state-of-the-art hybrid operating room.

Responsibilities

• The Registered Nurse is responsible and accountable for the practice of Professional Nursing, to include patient care and staff management assigned to the RN in his/her charge.
• May serve in the role of Charge Nurse and is accountable for professional practice.
• Adheres to policies and procedures and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Associate’s Degree or Diploma of Nursing
• Valid NM Nursing license or NM compact license (within 90 days of hire)
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
• DEPARTMENT MAY ALSO REQUIRE ACLS and or PALS

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
• 2 years of experience in a specialty
• 2 years of general nursing experience.