Registered Nurse / RN Rapid Admission

Lovelace Health System, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $16,000

Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Career growth opportunities

Tuition assistance

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Lovelace Health System, Inc. is seeking a full-time Rapid Admission Unit Registered Nurse for night shifts in Albuquerque, NM. The role requires an Associate's Degree or Diploma of Nursing and a valid NM Nursing license. Key responsibilities include patient care management, adherence to policies, and potentially acting as Charge Nurse. The position offers a supportive environment with growth opportunities, comprehensive health benefits, and the potential for a sign-on bonus of up to $16,000.

Qualifications

• 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.
• DEPARTMENT MAY ALSO REQUIRE ACLS and or PALS.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the practice of Professional Nursing, including patient care.
• May serve as Charge Nurse and is accountable for professional practice.
• Adheres to policies and procedures to ensure compliance and patient safety.

Skills

Clinical nursing skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree or Diploma of Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Rapid Admission Unit Registered Nurse in Albuquerque, NM.

You may be eligible for a sign on bonus for up to $16,000. You may also be eligible for relocation assistance. (if applicable)

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:

• Lovelace Medical Center is an acute care hospital with 263 licensed beds, providing comprehensive care, including around‑the‑clock emergency care, surgical services, non‑invasive robotic spine surgery, stroke care, radiology and oncology services.

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.