Registered Nurse / RN CVICU

Ardent Health Services; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $20,000

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Ardent Health Services is seeking a night shift, full-time Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) RN in Albuquerque, NM. This role focuses on delivering high-quality cardiovascular patient care in a specialized unit.

The RN must hold an Associate’s Degree or Diploma of Nursing and a valid NM nursing license (or NM compact). BLS is required within 14 days, with ACLS/PALS possibly required by the department. A sign-on bonus up to $20,000 and relocation assistance are available.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree or diploma required.
• Licensed in NM or NM compact license.
• BLS certification required within 14 days of hire.
• ACL S/PALS may be required by department.

Responsibilities

• The RN is responsible and accountable for professional nursing practice, including patient care and staff management under the RN in charge.
• May serve as Charge Nurse and be accountable for professional practice.
• Adheres to policies and procedures and regulations to ensure patient safety.

Skills

Patient care

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associate’s Degree or Diploma of Nursing

Valid NM Nursing license or NM compact license

BLS certification

ACLS and/or PALS

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

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 night shift, full-time, Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) 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, 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:

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

• 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.