Registered Nurse (RN) ICU

Lifepoint Health®; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$15,000 sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Shift differentials

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Memorial Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks an ICU RN for a 32-bed unit with a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio. Responsibilities include comprehensive patient assessments, administering advanced treatments, and monitoring critically ill patients.

We offer a $15,000 sign-on bonus, relocation help, shift differentials, and robust benefits. The ideal candidate holds a state RN license, an associate’s degree, and BLS; ACLS and PALS within six months.

Qualifications

• Current state RN license.
• ACLS and PALS required within six months of hire.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• One year ICU experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and deliver specialized treatments in ICU.
• Monitor critically ill patients and respond to changes in condition.
• Provide care coordination and ensure optimal patient outcomes in a 32-bed ICU.

Skills

RN license

BLS within 30 days

ACLS within 6 months

PALS within 6 months

1 year ICU experience

associate's degree in nursing

Education

Associate's degree in nursing

Job description

Your Experience Matters

At Memorial Medical Center, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a registered nurse (RN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Your Experience Matters

At Memorial Medical Center, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a registered nurse (RN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Department/Unit Summary

Join our team in a 32-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU) located on the 1st floor. Staffed with RNs and CNAs. Our ICU operates with a 1:2 nurse to patient ratio. We manage a diverse range of diagnoses including respiratory failure, cardio/pulmonary disease, sepsis, and diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Responsibilities include comprehensive patient assessments, administering specialized treatments, monitoring critical conditions, and ensuring optimal patient outcomes. This position provides an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where teamwork, critical thinking, and compassionate care are paramount. We are looking at expanding our cardiac service line to offer more comprehensive care to the community.

How You'll Contribute

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

What We Offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• $15,000 sign-on bonus
• 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

Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess an associate's degree from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:

• BLS certification is required within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS and PALS are required within six months of hire.
• One year experience preferrred.

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. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

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."