Registered Nurse / RN Adult Psych
- Sign-on bonus up to $12,000
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- Compact (multistate) license
Open in 1 location
Ardent Health posts this job as separate openings, each with its own application: the unit, shifts, schedule and pay can differ between them.
New Mexico
2 openAlbuquerque, NM (opens in new tab)
FULL_TIME · Posted 1d ago
Albuquerque, NM (opens in new tab)
FULL_TIME · Posted 2mo ago
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Psychiatric nurses employed in New Mexico earn a median of $45.36 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
Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Adult Psych Behavioral Health Unit Registered Nurse in Albuquerque, NM.
You may be eligible for a sign on bonus for up to $12,000. You may also be eligible for relocation assistance. (if applicable)
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 servic
Responsibilities
- The Registered Nurse is responsible and accountable for the practice of Professional Nursing, to include patient care and staff management assigned to the RN in his/her charge.
- May serve in the role of Charge Nurse and is accountable for professional practice.
- Adheres to policies and procedures and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety
Qualifications
Job Requirements
- Associate’s Degree or Diploma of Nursing
- Valid NM Nursing license or NM compact license (within 90 days of hire)
- BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
- DEPARTMENT MAY ALSO REQUIRE ACLS and or PALS
Preferred Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
- 2 years of experience in a specialty
- 2 years of general nursing experience.
From Ardent Health's job posting for Albuquerque, NM, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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