New Graduate / RN Rehab Hospital

Lovelace Health System

Posted 11 days ago

Full Time

Albuquerque, New Mexico

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Graduate Nurse provides nursing care to patients under the direct supervision of an RN. They must adhere to all policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure patient safety and compliance.

Qualifications

You are a recent nursing school graduate or will be graduating this Fall/Winter 2026. You possess an Associate's degree or Diploma in Nursing and are eligible for licensure by examination, with a Graduate Nurse Permit or RN license required by your start date.

Must Have Skills for ATS

BLS certification

RN license

Job Description

Overview

*Now accepting applications from recent nursing school graduates and those graduating this Fall/Winter 2026.*

Join our team as a New Graduate Nurse/RN at Lovelace Rehab Hospital 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 UNM Rehabilitation Hospital includes state-of-the-art rehabilitation services for patients recovering from health care conditions. It is the only rehabilitation hospital in the state accredited in six programs by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities.

Responsibilities

The Graduate Nurse provides nursing care to patients under the direct supervision of an RN. Adheres to policies and procedures and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety.


Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements:

  • Associate’s degree or Diploma of Nursing 
  • BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
  • Eligible for licensure by examination.
  • Graduate Nurse Permit or RN license issued by the NM Board of Nursing at the time of start date.
  • Dual application to the ETP Nurse Residency Program and the unit of choice.
  • Applications are open.

Preferred Job Requirements: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Lovelace Health System

For nearly 100 years, Lovelace Health System has set new standards of care in New Mexico through revolutionary advances in medicine and surgery. Today, that legacy of accomplishment continues in our commitment to advanced technology and sensitive care. At Lovelace, we believe that each encounter with a patient or health care consumer offers an opportunity to make a difference in their health and well-being – and in our reputation for caring, customer service and positive outcomes. We've made investments in technology and programs to meet Albuquerque's evolving needs. With a network of acute care hospitals and Lovelace Medical Group clinics, we serve patients throughout the greater Albuquerque and Rio Rancho metropolitan area, as well as Roswell. We not only strive to be the provider of choice for patients, but employer of choice for health care professionals in New Mexico.
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