Registered Nurse / RN PACU
Albuquerque, NM, 87109, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- Registered Nurse
- PACU Nurse
- Post Anesthesia Care Unit
This position is for a full-time Registered Nurse in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) at Lovelace Medical Center, providing critical patient care and potentially serving as a Charge Nurse. The role requires adherence to professional nursing standards, compliance with regulations, and coordination with healthcare teams in an acute care hospital setting. Candidates must have a nursing degree, valid New Mexico license, and relevant certifications, with preference given to those with specialized PACU experience.
Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Recovery Room (PACU) Registered Nurse in Albuquerque, NM.
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
- 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.
- HIRING DEPARTMENT MAY ALSO REQUIRE ACLS and or PAL
Preferred Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
- Preferred: Two (2) years' experience in the specialty
- Two (2) years of general nursing experience.




