Full-Time Registered Nurse - Psychiatry

Your experience matters

At Memorial Medical Center, we are deeply committed to your well-being, enabling you to provide exceptional care to others. As a registered nurse (RN) on our team, you'll play a crucial role in our mission to enhance community health. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will significantly impact the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute

You will make a difference by utilizing your specialized care interventions and serving as a patient care innovator. Every day, you will shape exceptional patient experiences and leverage your skills alongside advanced technology to enhance patient well-being.

What we offer

Supporting and rewarding our team is fundamental to providing outstanding care. In addition to your competitive base compensation, this position includes :

• $20,000 sign-on bonus based on qualifications and experience
• Shift differentials
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Generous paid time off and extended illness bank for full-time employees
• Income protection programs including life, accident, critical injury insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program focusing on mental, physical, and financial wellness
• Opportunities for professional development and growth

Qualifications and requirements

Applicants must possess a current state RN license and a bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include :

Department / Unit Summary

Join our dedicated team in a 12-bed Behavioral Health Unit, specializing in adult patients. Our team includes compassionate RNs, Mental Health Assistants, Psychiatrists, Social Workers, and Mental Health Providers. With a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1 : 8, we treat a variety of diagnoses including Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Borderline Personality Disorder, and Substance Use Disorder. Patients may present with psychosis, suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, mania, or exacerbations of mental illness. This role offers the chance to collaborate in a supportive environment focused on providing quality care to individuals experiencing behavioral health crises.

Nights - 3 shifts of 12 hours each

About our Health System

Memorial Medical Center is a 199-bed acute medical / surgical teaching hospital located in Las Cruces, NM, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network dedicated to improving community health. From your first day to your next career milestone, your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

Memorial Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees, complying with laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.