Lifepoint Health·Las Cruces, New Mexico
The Registered Nurse will perform comprehensive patient assessments and administer specialized treatments within a 32-bed Intensive Care Unit. They are responsible for monitoring critical conditions and ensuring optimal patient outcomes through innovative, team-based care.
Your experience matters At Memorial Medical Center, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a registered nurse (RN) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
Department/Unit Summary Join our team in a 32-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU) located on the 1st floor.
Staffed with RNs and CNAs.
Our ICU operates with a 1:2 nurse to patient ratio.
We manage a diverse range of diagnoses including respiratory failure, cardio/pulmonary disease, sepsis, and diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).
Responsibilities include comprehensive patient assessments, administering specialized treatments, monitoring critical conditions, and ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
This position provides an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where teamwork, critical thinking, and compassionate care are paramount.
We are looking at expanding our cardiac service line to offer more comprehensive care to the community.
How you’ll contribute You’ll 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.
About our Health System Memorial Medical Center is a 199 bed acute 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 milestone—your experience matters.
EEOC Statement “Memorial Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MMC is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”
Applicants must hold a current state RN license and an associate's degree from an accredited nursing school. BLS certification is required upon hire, with ACLS and PALS certifications required within six months.
Market context
In New Mexico, nursing roles that support home health, long-term care, and developmentally disabled patients are often in steady demand, especially when agencies need licensed RNs who can work independently. These positions are competitive because employers value a current New Mexico RN license, a valid driver’s license, required insurance, and experience in related care settings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm the original posting for any scheduling, documentation, or travel expectations before applying.