RN - Med Surg/ICU
About The Position
Lincoln County Medical Center is seeking compassionate, adaptable, and team-oriented Registered Nurses to join our combined Medical-Surgical and Intensive Care Unit. As a Critical Access Hospital serving the beautiful mountain community of Ruidoso, New Mexico, our nurses have the unique opportunity to care for a diverse patient population while developing skills across both Med/Surg and Critical Care settings. How you grow, learn and thrive matters here. Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities. Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern). Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions). Malpractice liability insurance. Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department. EPIC electronic charting system.
Requirements
- Minimum Associate Degree: Degree from accredited academic nursing program preferred
- Registered Nurse-NM
- State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License
- BLS certification REQUIRED at time of hire.
Nice To Haves
- EPIC electronic charting system
Responsibilities
- Work in a combined 12-bed Med/Surg and 6-bed ICU unit
- Opportunity to cross-train between Medical-Surgical and Intensive Care nursing
- Develop advanced clinical skills in a supportive environment
- Small, collaborative team culture where nurses truly make an impact
- Leadership and career advancement opportunities, including: Charge Nurse, Clinical Practice Leader (CPL), Unit-based leadership and professional development roles
- Critical Access Hospital experience with broad clinical exposure
- Competitive nurse-to-patient ratios: Medical-Surgical: 1:6, ICU: 1:3
Benefits
- Educational and career development options
- Tuition and certification reimbursement
- Scholarship opportunities
- Staff Safety wearable badge
- Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles
- Malpractice liability insurance
- Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
- Wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
