New Graduate / RN Lovelace Medical Center

Overview:

*Now accepting applications from recent nursing school graduates and those graduating this Fall/Winter 2026.*

 

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

 

Join our team as a New Graduate Nurse/RN at Lovelace Medical Center Downtown in Albuquerque, NM.

 

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 Graduate Nurse provides nursing care to patients under the direct supervision of an RN. Adheres to policies and procedures and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety.

Qualifications:

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Associate’s degree or Diploma of Nursing 
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
• Eligible for licensure by examination.
• Graduate Nurse Permit or RN license issued by the NM Board of Nursing at the time of start date.
• Dual application to the ETP Nurse Residency Program and the unit of choice.
• Applications are open.

Preferred Job Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.