Registered Nurse (RN), Medical-Surgical

Los Alamos Medical Center; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $30,000 sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Los Alamos Medical Center in New Mexico is seeking qualified Registered Nurses to join their dedicated team. The role involves providing comprehensive patient care, including assessments, medication administration, and support to patients and their families. Applicants must possess a current RN license and an associate's degree from an accredited nursing school.

This position offers flexible scheduling with various shift options and a robust benefits package, including a sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Current RN license required.
• Associate's degree from an accredited nursing school.
• One year of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care including medication administration.
• Monitors and communicates patient conditions.
• Collaborates to coordinate care and discharges.
• Educates patients and families, advocating for their well-being.

Skills

RN license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Patient care

Collaboration

Education and advocacy

Education

Associate's degree in nursing

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care using the nursing process within established scope and standards, including medication administration, treatments, and daily living assistance.
• Monitors and communicates patient conditions, responds to status changes, and prioritizes care based on urgency.
• Collaborates across disciplines to coordinate care, transfers, and discharges, while addressing psychosocial and spiritual needs.
• Educates patients and families based on individual needs and acts as an advocate for the patient’s physical and emotional well‑being.

Qualifications

Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess an associate’s degree from an accredited nursing school.

• BLS
• ACLS and PALS are required within six months of hire
• One year of experience preferred

Schedule

3×12/4×10/5×8 + Days (7a‑7p)/Nights (7p‑7a) + rotating weekends/every 3rd weekend/every weekend + on call, holidays, etc. (i.e. 3×12, Nights (7p‑7a), rotating weekends). Flexibility in scheduling may be required.

Benefits

• Up to $30,000 sign‑on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• 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

EEOC Statement

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