Full-time Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse (RN)

This position includes a sign-on Bonus for twenty-four-month FT commitment

LAMC is also offering a housing allowance of $1,000, grossed up, for up twelve months for this position for a new hire who relocates

Relocation assistance is available

Who We Are:

At Los Alamos Medical Center, we work hard to provide high quality care that’s continuously recognized for excellence. In the past year, we have earned numerous recognitions that show how we’re both a great place for care and a great place to work!  We have achieved an 'A' for our Leapfrog grade, have acquired Lifepoint Health NQP accreditation, Newsweek has named us a Top Hospital in NM, and have been honored for our Lifepoint Health Diversity Program.  We are proud of our work and patient care.  We invite you to come be a part of our organization.

Where We Are: 

Los Alamos Medical Center is a community Hospital located in the beautiful mountain community of Los Alamos, NM, surrounded by the powerful Jemez Mountains.  Los Alamos is a health-oriented community that is proud to have its own ski hill, golf course, aquatic center where Olympic swim teams train, the best schools in the state of NM, outstanding hiking trails, is a very safe community and is the home of Los Alamos National Labs.  Local historical and beautiful sites (Santa Fe, Taos) are within an hour’s drive of Los Alamos.

Position Summary:

This position provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.  Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.  

Minimum Qualifications:

• License:  NM RN licensure or appropriate compact licensure.  
• Certifications: Current BLS upon hire.  Will be required to obtain ACLS and PALS/ENPC within six months from hire.  
• Education: Associates degree, Bachelor's preferred.  
• Skills: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision.  Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.