Registered Nurse - Recovery

HireNow Staffing is seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) - Recovery to join a highly respected healthcare facility in Las Cruces, New Mexico. This is an outstanding opportunity for a dedicated RN to work in a fast-paced recovery unit, providing high-quality care to patients during critical phases of their medical journey.

Position: Registered Nurse (RN) Recovery 

Location:  Las Cruces, New Mexico

Employment Type: Full Time

Salary: $63,731.00 - $82,000.00

Signing Bonus: Yes ($20,000)

Relocation Package: Partial


Key Responsibilities:

• Provide post-operative and recovery care to patients following surgical procedures.
• Monitor patients vital signs and overall condition, ensuring a safe and smooth recovery process.
• Administer medications and pain management treatments as prescribed.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care.
• Educate patients and their families about post-operative care and recovery plans.
• Maintain detailed and accurate patient records and documentation.
• Adhere to established protocols, policies, and safety standards in the recovery unit.

Qualifications:

• Valid RN license in the state of New Mexico or ability to obtain.
• BSN degree preferred, though ASN with relevant experience considered.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of nursing experience, with a focus on recovery or post-operative care preferred.
• BLS, ACLS certifications required.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple patients and tasks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on patient care and advocacy.

About our Health System
We are a 199 bed acute medical/surgical teaching hospital located in Las Cruces, NM, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestoneyour experience matters.

How youll contribute
Youll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing.

What We Offer

At the core of delivering exceptional care is the support and recognition of our team. Your base salary is complemented by the following benefits:
· A sign-on bonus of up to $20,000, based on qualifications and experience
· Shift differentials
· A full suite of health benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with flexible spending and health savings accounts
· Generous paid time off and an extended illness bank for full-time staff
· A range of income-protection programs like life, accident, critical injury insurance, as well as short- and long-term disability and identity theft coverage
· Educational support through tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and a 401(k) with matching contributions
· An employee assistance program that supports mental, physical, and financial health
· Opportunities for professional development and career growth

Join our client's team in a 16-bed PACU/Recovery unit, located on the 1st floor, with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2.  We are staffed with RNs, CNAs and unit secretaries, providing specialized care for preoperative patients from general surgery, bariatrics surgery, orthopedic and urological procedures.  This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, utilizing advanced monitoring technology to deliver high-quality patient care and ensure optimal outcomes for our diverse patient population.

About HireNow Staffing:

At HireNow Staffing, we specialize in connecting healthcare professionals with opportunities that fit their career goals. Our mission is to provide quality staffing solutions and create lasting partnerships between employers and healthcare experts.