Registered Nurse (RN) ER

Memorial Medical Center; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$15,000 sign-on bonus for full time

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Competitive paid time off

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces, NM, seeks a dedicated RN for its Emergency Room. This position involves working in a fast-paced environment, directly impacting patient care with a 1:4 nurse to patient ratio.

The role offers a $15,000 sign-on bonus, comprehensive health plans, and opportunities for professional development. Candidates must have an RN license, an associate's degree in nursing, and must obtain life support certifications.

Qualifications

• Current state RN license required.
• Basic Life Support certification needed within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS, PALS, and TNCC required within six months of hire.
• One year of experience in acute care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Shape exceptional patient journeys utilizing specialized plan-of-care intervention.
• Leverage skills and technology to impact patient wellbeing.

Skills

Patient care innovation

Utilizing plan-of-care interventions

Education

Associate’s degree from an accredited nursing school

Tools

Basic Life Support certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

TNCC certification

Job description

Department/Unit Summary

Join our team in a dynamic 19‑bed Emergency Room (ER) located on the 1st floor, with a 1:4 nurse to patient ratio. Our diverse staff includes RNs, Nurse Externs, Paramedics, EMTs, MAs, CNAs, Phlebotomists, Pharmacists, and Providers, creating a collaborative environment to deliver exceptional care. Known for our wide variety of patient care services—including cardiac, abdominal pain, shortness of breath, strokes trauma, bariatric accreditations, and the only Pediatric and PICU in Southern New Mexico—our ER sees an average daily volume of approximately 108 patients. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to high‑quality emergency medical care while working alongside a dedicated team in a fast‑paced setting.

Responsibilities

You will make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan‑of‑care intervention and serving as a patient‑care innovator. Each day you will shape exceptional patient journeys and leverage your skills and our cutting‑edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing.

What we offer

• $15,000 sign‑on bonus for full time
• Relocation assistance
• Shift differentials
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible‑spending and health‑savings accounts
• Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full‑time employees
• Income‑protection programs such as life, accident, critical‑injury insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, and identity theft coverage
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
• Professional development and growth opportunities

Qualifications and requirements

• Current state RN license
• Associate’s degree from an accredited nursing school
• Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days of hire
• ACLS, PALS, and TNCC required within six months of hire
• One year of experience in acute care preferred

About our Health System

Memorial Medical Center is a 199‑bed acute hospital located in Las Cruces, NM and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast.

EEOC Statement

Memorial Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MMC is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.