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First Year Registered Nurse / RN NICU

Lovelace Health System
Albuquerque, NM Full Time
POSTED ON 3/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/2/2027
Overview

Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse in Albuquerque, NM.

 

You may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000. You may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

 

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 Women’s Hospital is a 53-bed advanced neonatal intensive care unit, family care unit, an award-winning breast care center and the first robotic surgery program in the state recognized as a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery by Surgical Review Corporation.

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) and
  • BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
  • HIRING DEPARTMENT MAY ALSO REQUIRE ACLS and or PALS

Preferred Job Requirements: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
  • Two (2) years' experience in the specialty
  • Two (2) years general nursing experience.

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