Signing Bonus: $15,000
The Opportunity
A well-established acute care hospital in Southern New Mexico is adding a Registered Nurse to its Medical Surgical Telemetry unit — a 34-bed team known for its cohesive culture, strong support structure, and a clear pathway for nurses who want to grow into intermediate or critical care.
This is a unit where new grads and experienced nurses alike have built careers. The team is tight, the leadership is present, and the unit is set up so that nurses can focus on what they came to do: deliver excellent patient-centered care.
The Role
As an RN on the Med Surg Telemetry unit, you will assess patient needs, develop and implement individualized care plans, administer treatments, and serve as a consistent advocate for patient comfort and safety. You will work within a collaborative care model supported by CNAs and Unit Secretaries, allowing you to stay focused on clinical outcomes.
This unit functions as a defined stepping stone within the organization. Nurses who develop their telemetry skills here have a well-worn path to Intermediate Care (IMC) and the ICU — and that trajectory is actively supported by leadership.
What You Bring
- Valid RN License in New Mexico or a Compact state license
- Associate's Degree in Nursing from an accredited program
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience
- BLS certification (required upon hire)
- ACLS and PALS preferred but not required
What We Offer
- Competitive base compensation with shift differentials
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts
- Competitive PTO and extended illness bank for full-time employees
- Income protection: life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, identity theft coverage
- Tuition reimbursement and loan assistance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee assistance program covering mental, physical, and financial wellness
- Professional development and growth opportunities
*Compensation is competitive and negotiable based on experience.*
Why Southern New Mexico
Southern New Mexico delivers something genuinely uncommon for healthcare professionals: 300+ days of sunshine per year, an outdoor lifestyle anchored by the Organ Mountains and White Sands National Park, and a cost of living that makes your compensation stretch significantly further than in comparable coastal or metro markets. The region sits near the Texas border, with El Paso about an hour south — giving residents the ease of a smaller community with convenient access to a major metro. The food culture here is its own draw, rooted in authentic New Mexican cuisine that people relocate for on its own merit. If you value space, light, and a pace of life that doesn't grind you down, this region rewards that.
About the Organization
This is a 200-bed acute care hospital operating as part of Lifepoint Health, a national healthcare delivery network with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities across the country. The organization's stated mission centers on making communities healthier — and that language reflects how the unit operates day to day. From unit-level culture to system-level resources, the infrastructure here is built to support long-term careers, not just fill shifts.