About the job Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg)
Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg) to provide high-quality patient care in Las Cruces, New Mexico. This opportunity is ideal for a nursing professional with a strong clinical foundation and at least three years of nursing experience who enjoys working with diverse patient populations in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
The Med-Surg RN will be responsible for assessing patient conditions, administering medications, implementing individualized care plans, and monitoring patients throughout their treatment and recovery. Working collaboratively with physicians, nursing leadership, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams, this individual will play an essential role in promoting patient safety, supporting recovery, and ensuring continuity of care.
This position offers an opportunity to apply established nursing skills while caring for patients with a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions.
Required Qualifications
- Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited nursing program
- Current, valid New Mexico Registered Nurse (RN) License or qualifying Compact RN License
- Minimum 3 years of professional nursing experience
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
- Strong understanding of nursing assessments, medication administration, and individualized patient care planning
- Ability to recognize changes in patient conditions and respond appropriately
- Effective communication, clinical documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
- Commitment to delivering safe, compassionate, and patient-centered nursing care
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience providing Medical-Surgical nursing care in an acute-care hospital environment
- Experience caring for patients with complex medical conditions and multiple comorbidities
- Familiarity with post-operative recovery, wound care, and chronic disease management
- Experience coordinating patient care with physicians, case managers, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams
- Strong clinical prioritization, time management, and critical-thinking skills
- Experience supporting patient education, discharge planning, and continuity of care
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is an experienced Registered Nurse with at least three years of professional nursing experience, an Associate's Degree in Nursing, and current New Mexico or qualifying Compact RN licensure.
They should demonstrate strong clinical assessment skills, sound nursing judgment, and the ability to manage the needs of multiple patients while maintaining high standards of safety and compassionate care.
Candidates with previous Medical-Surgical or acute-care nursing experience will be particularly well aligned with this opportunity. The strongest applicants will be comfortable administering medications, monitoring changes in patient conditions, coordinating care plans, and collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Professionals who are adaptable, organized, and committed to improving patient outcomes will thrive in this role.
Compensation
$67,000 – $85,000 annually
Compensation within the listed range will be determined based on the candidate's professional nursing experience, Medical-Surgical or acute-care background, additional clinical expertise, specialized certifications, educational qualifications, and overall alignment with the position.
Why Join Through Tap Healthcare Solutions?
At Tap Healthcare Solutions, we recognize that Medical-Surgical nurses are essential to delivering comprehensive, high-quality patient care. Their clinical knowledge, adaptability, and commitment to patient well-being make them invaluable members of the healthcare team.
This opportunity in Las Cruces, New Mexico, offers an experienced nursing professional the chance to apply their clinical skills while caring for a diverse patient population and contributing to meaningful patient outcomes.
Our team will support you throughout the hiring process with clear communication, personalized attention, and a candidate-focused approach. We'll help ensure this opportunity aligns with your nursing experience, professional credentials, compensation expectations, and long-term career goals, helping you pursue a position where your clinical expertise is valued and your contributions make a meaningful difference.