Lovelace Health System

Health system in Albuquerque, NM

Sign-on bonus up to $20,000 on 4 roles
Hiring days and nights

From 8 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 12, 2026Sources

The short version

You'd be looking at a mid-shift Charge OR RN role with five 8-hour weekday shifts, about 12:00-20:30, plus some weekend coverage. You could see up to $20,000 sign-on on that full-time mid-shift Charge OR RN role, and relocation help may be available.

Employer research, Sep 12, 2026

A director of nursing, operating room opening lists sign-on and relocation as case-by-case.
For experienced nurses
Sources
As of 2026Source: facebook.com

Who it fits

Not a fit

New grads: 5 of 8 roles ask for nursing experienceNew grad jobs near Albuquerque

Nursing here

Career development

Career growth opportunities are advertised alongside tuition assistance in a Charge OR RN posting.

Lovelace Health System · employer research

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As of 2026

Tuition support

Tuition assistance is advertised among team resources supporting education and financial well-being.

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As of 2026

Scheduling

Charge OR RN: five 8-hour shifts Monday–Friday, mid/late shift about 12:00–20:30, plus some weekend coverage.

Lovelace Health System · employer research

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As of 2026

Charge opportunities

Full-time mid-shift Charge OR RN role posted at Lovelace Medical Center in Albuquerque, NM.

Lovelace Health System · employer research

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As of 2026

Benefits

You could see up to $20,000 sign-on on the full-time mid-shift Charge OR RN role. Relocation help may be available if you hire into the Charge OR RN role. Tuition assistance is listed among the education and financial-well-being resources.

Published pay and benefits

Sign-on bonus

Up to $20,000 sign-on bonus for full-time mid-shift Charge OR RN in Albuquerque, NM

As of 2026

Sign-on bonus available on a case-by-case basis for Director of Nursing, Operating Room at Lovelace Women's Hospital

As of 2026

Sources

Source: facebook.com

Relocation

Relocation assistance may be available for Charge OR RN hires in Albuquerque, NM

As of 2026

Relocation assistance available on a case-by-case basis for Director of Nursing, Operating Room at Lovelace Women's Hospital

As of 2026

Sources

Source: facebook.com

What nurses say

Themes from public reviews

Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.

overall recommendation: Glassdoor shows a 3.1 rating from 249 reviews, with 46% saying they would recommend the employer to a friend.; Sources
As of 2026Source 1: glassdoor.com Source 2: glassdoor.com
management quality: Review summaries frequently cite poor management, unqualified leaders, and favoritism that hurt trust and morale.; Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
workplace culture: Coworkers are often described as friendly and supportive, but reviewers also report cliques and micromanagement.; Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com

More review themes

pay and workload: Staff say low pay and heavy workloads can outweigh scheduling flexibility and reduce job satisfaction.; Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
schedule flexibility: A current BSN RN reviewer cited a flexible schedule and support from peers.; Sources
As of 2022-08-19Source: glassdoor.sg
night shift: The same RN reviewer described night shift as a difficult shift to work.; Sources
As of 2022-08-19Source: glassdoor.sg

The hard parts

Glassdoor sits at 3.1 from 249 reviews, and review summaries often point to poor management and favoritism.
Sources
As of 2026Source 1: glassdoor.com Source 2: glassdoor.com

What to ask

How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
When would a sign-on bonus have to be repaid?
Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
Which hospital or site, and which unit, would I work on?

Living in Albuquerque, NM

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Frame your shifts against the pink glow of the Sandia Mountains and the scent of roasting green chile. With living costs about 4.5% below the national average, Albuquerque lets your nursing salary stretch into historic adobe homes in Old Town or walkable bungalows in Nob Hill, leaving sunny off-days wide open along the Rio Grande Bosque.

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Metro price level · Albuquerque area: 4% below the national average; BEA index 95.5 (100 = national)
Median gross rent: $1,145/mo; rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income: $68,317/yr; all local households, not nurse pay

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

Common questions

Does Lovelace Health System hire new grads?

5 of 8 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.

Is there a sign-on bonus?

Yes, on 4 of 8 roles, up to $20,000.

Which shifts are open?

Of the 7 roles with a stated shift, 3 are day shifts, 3 are night shifts and 1 is a rotating shift.

Which units are hiring?

Med surg (3), ER (1), IMC (1), OB/GYN (1) and more.

How do I apply?

Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Lovelace Health System, and we tell you what happens next.