What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Inpatient / PCU – Multiple Specialties – Up to $15K Sign-On Bonus position at University of New Mexico Hospital?
Up to $15,000 sign-on bonus available for RN Inpatient / PCU roles in Oncology, Trauma, Neuroscience, Surgery/Transplant, Orthopedics, General Medicine and Observation/Admission units. Relocation assistance available.
University of New Mexico Hospital is hiring Registered Nurses for Inpatient and Progressive Care Unit (PCU) roles across multiple specialties. We have immediate openings for day and night shifts.
Apply today, and a hiring manager will contact you within 48 hours to discuss your experience, interests and best-fit unit placement.
As New Mexico’s only Level I Trauma Center, UNM Hospital offers RNs the opportunity to care for diverse, high-acuity patient populations in a supportive academic medical center environment.
What We Offer
- Up to $15,000 sign-on bonus
- Relocation assistance
- $36.18 – $47.96 per hour, based on experience
- 17% weekday night differential
- 26% weekend night differential
- 15% weekend day differential
- Full-time and part-time opportunities
- Day and night shifts available
- Clinical Advancement Program
- Specialized training and professional development
- Supportive academic medical center environment
- Recognition programs, including the DAISY Award
Specialties and Units Hiring
Current RN openings include:
- Adult Oncology
- Trauma Subacute
- Neuroscience
- General Surgery / Transplant
- Orthopedics
- General Medicine
- Adult Inpatient Admission / Observation Unit
- Coronary Care Subacute
- Family Medicine Inpatient
- Surgical Specialty Unit
Job Summary
As an RN Inpatient / PCU at UNM Hospital, you will provide direct nursing care to assigned patients, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and support safe, high-quality patient care. You may also provide clinical leadership, support new staff orientation and participate in patient safety initiatives.
Responsibilities include:
- Deliver safe, direct patient care
- Collaborate with the healthcare team on individualized care plans
- Administer medications, including IV medications
- Assist with tests, procedures and emergency measures
- Educate patients and families
- Document care and clinical findings accurately
- Support patient safety initiatives
- Participate in orientation, precepting and professional development
- Serve as a clinical resource and role model for other staff
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduate of a nationally accredited nursing program
- Current Registered Nurse license in New Mexico, or eligibility through applicable reciprocal agreement
- CPR/BLS certification, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire
- Ability to obtain UNMH IV Verification within 6 months of hire
- Ability to complete required unit-based certifications and competencies
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Bilingual English/Spanish
- Bilingual English/Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni or Navajo
- National certification in area of specialty
Apply Today
Join UNM Hospital as an RN Inpatient / PCU and grow your career at New Mexico’s leading academic medical center.
Apply today. Qualified applicants will be contacted within 48 hours.
Pay: $36.18 - $47.96 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Vacation & Paid Time OffSalary : $36 - $48