Registered Nurse / RN Rapid Admission
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Overview:
Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Rapid Admission Unit Registered Nurse in Albuquerque, NM.
You may be eligible for a sign on bonus for up to $16,000. 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 services.
Responsibilities:
- According to nursing care standards, provides professional nursing care services to patients with a variety of diagnoses.
- Has responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patients that could potentially result in a patient crisis situation.
- Seen as team leader during patient crisis situations.
- During high acuity or crisis situations, may function as a staff RN in the ICU, ED or designated areas of need.
- Assist with the admission and discharge processes and paperwork for optimal patient flow.
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.
- ACLS, PALS
Preferred Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
- 1 years of experience
5 Questions You Should Ask During the Interview
Here are 5 questions we think you could ask during your interview. Use them as a guide to help you write your own questions.
Remember: Always have at least 5 questions prepared for the interview. If you do not, you run the risk of looking unprepared.
What does success look like in this role, and how is it measured?
Why ask this? You want to ensure you have a clear understanding of expectations before accepting the role. Knowing how success is measured helps you hit the ground running and avoid surprises about performance evaluations. It also signals to the employer that you're results-driven.
Can you describe the team dynamic and the company culture?
Why ask this? Skills and experience matter, but if the work environment isn’t a good fit, you won’t be happy or productive. This question helps you gauge whether the company values collaboration, how teams interact, and whether the culture aligns with your work style and values.
What are the biggest challenges facing the person in this role right now?
Why ask this? Every job has challenges, and it’s better to know them upfront. This helps you assess whether the role is a good fit for your strengths and whether the company is realistic about its expectations. If they hesitate to answer, it could be a red flag.
How does the company support work-life balance and employee well-being??
Why ask this? Burnout is real, and some companies expect employees to sacrifice personal time for the job. By asking this, you’ll get a sense of how they value work-life balance, flexibility, and well-being—things that are crucial for job satisfaction and long-term success.
These questions help you make an informed decision while also showing your professionalism and strategic thinking!
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Job Data
Company: Lovelace Health System
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Posted: September 6, 2026
Category: Registered Nurse
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