RN Swing Bed, Day Shift

** LOCATION NOTICE:
This position is located in
** Carlsbad, New Mexico** – NOT Carlsbad, California

**Full-Time | Up to $30,000 Sign-On Bonus for qualified candidates
- Day Shift| NEW Increased Rates!*

Why Carlsbad Medical Center?
At Carlsbad Medical Center, our Swing Bed Program provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to patients transitioning from hospitalization to home or another level of care. As a Swing Bed RN, you will coordinate and deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care while collaborating with physicians, therapists, case management, and the interdisciplinary care team to support each patient's recovery. This role offers the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients, apply critical thinking across a variety of clinical conditions, and make a lasting impact throughout the healing process.

If you are looking for a rewarding career where compassion, teamwork, and professional growth are valued, we invite you to apply and take advantage of our exceptional training and development opportunities.

We offer you a generous benefits package including:

● Up to $20,000 Student Loan Repayment for FT RNs

● 100% licensure/certification reimbursement

● Medical, Dental, Disability, and Life Insurance

● 401K

● Paid Time Off

● Education Assistance

● Paid Holidays

Carlsbad Medical Center
Carlsbad Medical Center is your community healthcare provider: a 115-bed facility with inpatient and outpatient care. We believe in the power of people to create great care. We are more than 150 healthcare professionals strong and are a Joint Commission-accredited facility. Carlsbad, New Mexico, offers small-town charm with unique attractions and access to world-famous Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Here, you can enjoy the beauty of the desert, nearby rivers and lakes, and year-round sunshine—making it a wonderful place to live, work, and explore.

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides patient-centered care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. This role is responsible for coordinating and delivering high-quality care based on established clinical protocols and physician/provider orders. The RN collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure effective patient care and desired outcomes, while maintaining a supportive and compassionate environment for patients and their families.

Essential Functions

• Coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with organizational policies, protocols, and the nursing process.
• Conducts thorough patient assessments and documents findings accurately, reporting changes in condition to the appropriate care team members.
• Utilizes knowledge of human growth and development to provide age-appropriate care and education.
• Administers prescribed medications, monitors for side effects, and documents administration in accordance with standards of practice.
• Assists physicians during procedures within the scope of documented competency and skill level.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans based on patient assessments and needs.
• Responds to medical emergencies and participates in life-saving interventions, such as CPR and code team activities, as appropriate.
• Advocates for the rights and needs of patients, ensuring their voices are heard and respected in care planning and delivery.
• Provides patient and family education on medical conditions, treatment plans, and post-discharge care, ensuring understanding and adherence to instructions.
• Implements and adheres to infection control protocols to prevent the spread of healthcare-associated infections.
• Monitors and operates medical equipment (e.g.,…