RN - Med/Surg-ICU PRN

Location: 211 Sudderth Dr, Ruidoso, NM 88345-6002

About the role

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.

• 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, including:
  • 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

Responsibilities

As part of our team, you will provide care in a combined Medical-Surgical and Intensive Care Unit, with opportunities to expand your clinical expertise through cross-training and professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited academic nursing program (preferred)
• Registered Nurse license in the State of New Mexico or a Compact State
• BLS Certification required at time of hire

Benefits

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety: Wearable badge for discreetly calling for help
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications, and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system
• Unique wellness program, including:
  • Free on-site and community-based gyms
  • Nutrition coaching and classes
  • Mindfulness and meditation resources
  • Wellness challenges

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan, and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees—including more than 1,600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses. Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care), and Commercial health plans.

Type of Opportunity: PRN | FTE: 0.00 | Work Shift: Varied days and hours