Registered Nurse

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Las Cruces, New Mexico

Eligibility: Sign-on bonus

Posted Aug 9

Shift and hours: Days
Unit and setting: ICU · Hospital
License: RN license
Term: Permanent

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Preferred

Certification: BLS Certification BLS Certification (Preferred)

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What it pays

Against similar roles: Below most New Mexico staff postingsNew Mexico staff postings that state pay run $68k/yr to $124k/yr, the middle half $94k/yr to $106k/yr, across 422 postings.
Sign-on bonus: $15,000

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus
Relocation Assistance

Support on this unit

Nurse to patient: 1:2 The unit operates with approximately a *1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio* and includes experienced RNs and CNAs working together to provide comprehensive critical care.stated in this posting

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Registered Nurse (RN) – ICU

Las Cruces, NM 88011
$74,880 – $90,000 annually
Hourly Position | Full-Time
$15,000 Sign-On Bonus
Partial Relocation Assistance

Position Overview

A leading healthcare organization in Las Cruces, New Mexico is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) – Intensive Care Unit (ICU) to join its critical care team.

This position is ideal for a dedicated ICU nurse who is comfortable caring for medically complex patients and working in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.

Required Qualifications

Current New Mexico RN license* required. Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)* required. BLS certification* required. Minimum 3 years of RN experience* required.

Strong critical-thinking and clinical assessment skills.
Ability to work effectively in a high-acuity ICU environment.

Preferred / Additional Certifications

ACLS* certification within 6 months of hire. PALS* certification within 6 months of hire.

Previous ICU or critical-care experience strongly preferred.

About the ICU

The ICU is a 32-bed intensive care unit caring for patients with a wide range of complex conditions, including:

Respiratory failure
Cardiac and pulmonary diseases
Sepsis
Diabetes-related complications
Renal and other critical conditions

The unit operates with approximately a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio and includes experienced RNs and CNAs working together to provide comprehensive critical care.

Pay: $74,880.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Application Question(s)

NM RN LICENSE?
ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE IN NURSING?
If you are relocating for this position, are you available to start within 30–45 days?
What is a good email for you?

Experience

RN: 3 years (Preferred)

License/

Certification

BLS Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

What's around it?

In Las Cruces, NM

Las Cruces, NMFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 10% below the US average

Median rent: $974/mo
Household income: $55,422/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Las Cruces, NM

NeighborhoodsTelshor, situated near the Mesilla Valley Mall, is a practical corridor for healthcare professionals due to its immediate proximity to medical facilities, retail centers, and direct highway connectors. Master-planned developments in Sonoma Ranch and neighboring Metro Verde attract newcomers seeking contemporary single-family construction, community walking trails, and quiet streets, while Picacho Hills serves as an established golf-course enclave with spacious lots. For historic Southwestern character, Old Mesilla features traditional adobe architecture surrounding its central plaza, whereas East Mesa offers mid-century homes with elevated views of the Organ Mountains.

Telshor, situated near the Mesilla Valley Mall, is a practical corridor for healthcare professionals due to its immediate proximity to medical facilities, retail centers, and direct highway connectors. Master-planned developments in Sonoma Ranch and neighboring Metro Verde attract newcomers seeking contemporary single-family construction, community walking trails, and quiet streets, while Picacho Hills serves as an established golf-course enclave with spacious lots.

For historic Southwestern character, Old Mesilla features traditional adobe architecture surrounding its central plaza, whereas East Mesa offers mid-century homes with elevated views of the Organ Mountains.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: quora.com Source 3: patinorealestate.com

Getting aroundPositioned at the intersection of Interstate 10 and Interstate 25, Las Cruces provides efficient cross-town navigation with minimal congestion compared to larger metropolitan centers. Commutes across the city average roughly sixteen minutes, offering simple drives to regional healthcare centers, university facilities, and commercial districts. For air travel and major metropolitan amenities, clinicians rely on Interstate 10 for a direct 45-minute drive south to El Paso International Airport.

Positioned at the intersection of Interstate 10 and Interstate 25, Las Cruces provides efficient cross-town navigation with minimal congestion compared to larger metropolitan centers. Commutes across the city average roughly sixteen minutes, offering simple drives to regional healthcare centers, university facilities, and commercial districts.

For air travel and major metropolitan amenities, clinicians rely on Interstate 10 for a direct 45-minute drive south to El Paso International Airport.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: lascruces.com Source 2: realestate.usnews.com Source 3: newmexico.org Source 4: patinorealestate.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation centers around the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument, an expansive protected landscape offering hiking, trail running, and camping across areas like Dripping Springs Natural Area, Aguirre Springs, and Soledad Canyon. Additional desert exploration includes the fossil track beds at Prehistoric Trackways National Monument and recreation along the Rio Grande corridor. For weekend getaways, residents frequently take short drives to explore and sled the dunes at White Sands National Park.

Outdoor recreation centers around the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument, an expansive protected landscape offering hiking, trail running, and camping across areas like Dripping Springs Natural Area, Aguirre Springs, and Soledad Canyon. Additional desert exploration includes the fossil track beds at Prehistoric Trackways National Monument and recreation along the Rio Grande corridor.

For weekend getaways, residents frequently take short drives to explore and sled the dunes at White Sands National Park.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: visitlascruces.com Source 2: newmexico.org Source 3: expedia.com Source 4: patinorealestate.com

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Living in Las Cruces

Las Cruces offers healthcare professionals a relaxed high-desert lifestyle framed by the rugged backdrop of the Organ Mountains and the cultural heritage of the Mesilla Valley. Located at the junction of Interstates 10 and 25, the city provides quick, low-stress commutes averaging about sixteen minutes, with the commercial Telshor corridor placing healthcare facilities close to residential hubs like Sonoma Ranch and Metro Verde. Outside of shift work, life centers on exploring the trails of Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument, browsing the bustling downtown Farmers and Crafts Market, and dining on authentic green-chile cuisine at staples like Andele's Dog House. Savoring the over 320 days of annual sunshine requires an adjustment to triple-digit summer heat, higher seasonal electric bills, and the infamous 'mañana' pace that can slow down administrative and contractor tasks. For broader retail or commercial flights, El Paso International Airport is an easy 45-minute drive south. The result is an accessible, community-oriented Southwestern base that rewards clinicians seeking outdoor recreation and manageable daily routines.

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As of 2026-08Source 1: lascruces.com Source 2: youtube.com Source 3: realestate.usnews.com Source 4: newmexico.org Source 5: youtube.com Source 6: patinorealestate.com

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Las Cruces, NMFrom Census ACS 2024.