RN - Med Surg/ICU

Lincoln County Medical Center is seeking compassionate, adaptable, and team-oriented Registered Nurses to join our combined Medical-Surgical and Intensive Care Unit. As a Critical Access Hospital serving the beautiful mountain community of Ruidoso, New Mexico, our nurses have the unique opportunity to care for a diverse patient population while developing skills across both Med/Surg and Critical Care settings.

Responsibilities

Work in a combined 12-bed Med/Surg and 6-bed ICU unit; Opportunity to cross-train between Medical-Surgical and Intensive Care nursing; Develop advanced clinical skills in a supportive environment; Small, collaborative team culture where nurses truly make an impact; Leadership and career advancement opportunities (Charge Nurse, Clinical Practice Leader (CPL), unit-based leadership and professional development roles); Critical Access Hospital experience with broad clinical exposure; Competitive nurse-to-patient ratios (Medical-Surgical 1:6, ICU 1:3)

Requirements

Minimum Associate Degree (degree from accredited academic nursing program preferred); Education specialization: Nursing; Registered Nurse-NM license (State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License); BLS certification required at time of hire

Benefits

Tuition and certification reimbursement; Scholarship opportunities; Staff Safety wearable badge; Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and eligible lead roles; Malpractice liability insurance; Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department; EPIC electronic charting system; Wellness program including gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, and wellness challenges