Critical Care ICU Nurse Practitioner | Lovelace Medical Group
- BLS
- ACLS
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Acute care nurse practitioners employed in New Mexico earn a median of $66.11 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
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About the job
Overview
Lovelace Medical Group is searching for a skilled Full-time Critical Care Nurse Practitioner to provide care at Lovelace Medical Center and the Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center in Albuquerque, NM.
About your Work
- Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday, 8am - 4pm
- Join a team of 7 physicians and 6 APPs
- Expected Hospital Daily Patient Volume: 6-12
- Inpatient work setting
- Provide clinical care to patients in accordance with regulations, including obtaining patient histories, ordering labs and diagnostic studies, and arranging referrals
- Uphold excellent bedside manner and create a positive patient experience
- Explain medical procedures and plans of care to patients
- Responsible for inpatient care, rounding, admissions, discharges, and consults
- Assess patient health by interviewing patients, performing physical examinations, and obtaining, updating, and reviewing medical histories
- Document patient care services in EPIC
- Attend departmental meetings and professional training sessions as requested
- Maintain knowledge of and adhere to applicable laws and regulations, including HIPAA
- Communicate effectively with physicians and medical staff to coordinate patient care
- Smart Technology: See more patients without extending your day. Our providers use Epic EMR and Ambience AI scribe technology to automate documentation, reduce administrative burden, improve patient flow, and ensure accurate coding-leading to better work-life balance and revenue.
Position Requirements
- Completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program
- Current or ability to obtain New Mexico NP license
- Skills: Intubation, central lines and arterial lines
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) & (BLS) certification
Preferred Requirements
- Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP/AGACNP) certification preferred
- Two (2) years of experience preferred with inpatient medicine and the ability to work independently with critical care patients.
New graduates with critical care experience/background will be considered
A Recruitment Package that Values Your Talent and may include:
- Base salary
- CME/CEU Allowance
- Commencement Bonus
- Relocation assistance
- Paid malpractice coverage
- Health benefits + Retirement plan
- Marketing + practice growth assistance
Student Loan Repayment Assistance: The New Mexico Health Professional Loan Repayment Program (HPLRP) provides eligible providers with up to $75,000 in repayment assistance for outstanding student loans.
Free Childcare: New Mexico now offers universal, no-cost childcare for all families, eliminating copays and income limits statewide-saving physicians and APPs an average of 12,000– 14,000 per child per year while providing access to any licensed childcare setting.
Awards & Recognition
- Leapfrog Group
- Top Teaching Hospital : Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center
- Top General Hospital : Lovelace Women’s Hospital
About the Community
- Albuquerque is New Mexico's largest city, rich in culture, creative energy, and some of the best sunrises in the Southwest.
- With 310 days of sunshine, you'll find the weather perfect for outdoor activities.
- Water enthusiasts enjoy the gorgeous Rio Grande River running through the city.
- A winter ski trip is always within a few hours’ drive and natural hot springs are sprinkled throughout the state.
- New Mexico also touts a reasonable cost of living and housing, a variety of cuisine to explore, and mild traffic.
- Albuquerque offers numerous primary and secondary schooling options and is home to the largest university in the state.
- Recognized as the hot air ballooning capital of the world, Albuquerque is a destination for visitors near and far-with convenient access to an international airport
From Ardent Health's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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