Acute Care RN - Surgery General

Providence

Hobbs, New Mexico

Eligibility: Sign-on bonus

Posted Aug 20 · 1 year of experience

Shift and hours: Days
License: RN licenseUpon hire: New Mexico Registered Nurse License
Term: Permanent

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License: Upon hire: New Mexico Registered Nurse License Check your license
Certification: Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
Education: Graduation from an accredited nursing program
Experience: 1 year RN experience
Also asks: Why Join Providence?
Also asks: Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

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Sign-on bonus: $15,000

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Providence is offering up to $15,000 Hiring Bonus for eligible external candidates who meet all conditions for payment - this is in addition to the fantastic benefits and compensation package offered by Providence that begin on your first day of employment. Providence nurses are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. You will thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect.

Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best nurses, we must empower them. Learn why nurses choose to work at Providence by visiting our Nursing Institute page. Join our team at Covenant Hobbs Hospital.

As a Providence caregiver, you’ll apply your specialized training to deliver world-class health with human connection and make a difference every day through your extraordinary care.

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Graduation from an accredited nursing program Upon hire: New Mexico Registered Nurse License Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association 1 year RN experience Why Join Providence? Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

What's around it?

In Hobbs, NM

Hobbs, NMFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 8% below the US average

Median rent: $1,112/mo
Household income: $64,021/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Hobbs, NM

NeighborhoodsResidential choices in Hobbs generally divide between established central districts and newer suburban growth. Established residential blocks with traditional single-family bungalows and rental properties can be found in central Hobbs, particularly in the corridors between Sanger Street and Dal Paso Street. Meanwhile, modern subdivisions are expanding across North Hobbs and the outer edges of the city, featuring newer tract homes with attached garages, open layouts, and larger lots.

Residential choices in Hobbs generally divide between established central districts and newer suburban growth. Established residential blocks with traditional single-family bungalows and rental properties can be found in central Hobbs, particularly in the corridors between Sanger Street and Dal Paso Street.

Meanwhile, modern subdivisions are expanding across North Hobbs and the outer edges of the city, featuring newer tract homes with attached garages, open layouts, and larger lots.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: niche.com Source 3: quora.com Source 4: kthomes.com

Getting aroundDaily travel in Hobbs is almost entirely car-dependent, with wide arterials connecting residential pockets to regional medical facilities such as Lea Regional Medical Center. While average commutes across the city are short—typically running around a quarter of an hour—rapid expansion driven by the energy sector creates intermittent commercial truck traffic and noticeable congestion during peak shift changes.

Daily travel in Hobbs is almost entirely car-dependent, with wide arterials connecting residential pockets to regional medical facilities such as Lea Regional Medical Center. While average commutes across the city are short—typically running around a quarter of an hour—rapid expansion driven by the energy sector creates intermittent commercial truck traffic and noticeable congestion during peak shift changes.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: livability.com Source 2: homesteadapt.com Source 3: quora.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation is centered on well-maintained municipal and state parks tailored for high-plains living. Green Meadow Lake and Park features an eleven-acre lake popular for fishing, paddle boating, and waterside walks, while nearby Harry McAdams State Park offers camping, fishing ponds, and picnic shelters. Golfers and trail runners frequent Rockwind Community Links, an award-winning public course featuring walking paths and a five-acre lake, while Onate Park provides dedicated open green space within town.

Outdoor recreation is centered on well-maintained municipal and state parks tailored for high-plains living. Green Meadow Lake and Park features an eleven-acre lake popular for fishing, paddle boating, and waterside walks, while nearby Harry McAdams State Park offers camping, fishing ponds, and picnic shelters.

Golfers and trail runners frequent Rockwind Community Links, an award-winning public course featuring walking paths and a five-acre lake, while Onate Park provides dedicated open green space within town.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: pecosvalleyproduction.com Source 2: hotelsimplystay.com Source 3: niche.com Source 4: homesteadapt.com

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Living in Hobbs

Hobbs is a hardworking high-plains community anchored in the southeastern corner of New Mexico, shaped by the energy industry, ranching heritage, and a vibrant Hispanic culture. For healthcare professionals relocating to Lea County, Hobbs offers a practical lifestyle where commutes are short and parking at Lea Regional Medical Center is stress-free, though owning a car is indispensable. Off-shift hours can be spent swimming or jogging at the Center of Recreational Excellence (CORE), playing rounds at the award-winning Rockwind Community Links, or paddling on Green Meadow Lake. The culinary landscape features standout local Mexican eateries like Taquero Vaquero Mucho and Maria Bonita alongside traditional dining at the Saxony Room. Housing choices span from older rentals between Sanger and Dal Paso streets to spacious new builds in North Hobbs. While newcomers must adapt to spring dust winds, hot desert summers, and the distance from major metropolitan centers, Hobbs compensates with an unpretentious, supportive community where building roots and professional connections is straightforward.

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As of 2026Source 1: homesteadapt.com Source 2: newmexico.org Source 3: reddit.com Source 4: reddit.com Source 5: hotelsimplystay.com

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