RN Jobs in Portales, NM

Registered Nurses (RN) play a pivotal role in the nursing industry, providing critical care and support to patients across a variety of healthcare settings. These professionals are responsible for assessing patient conditions, recording medical histories, administering treatments, performing diagnostic tests, and educating patients on their illnesses or injuries. RNs are also essential in implementing and evaluating patient care plans, communicating with healthcare teams, and advocating for patient rights. They may specialize in various areas such as critical care, pediatrics, or geriatrics.

Before becoming a RN, a person may have roles such as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or a Medical Assistant (MA). These positions provide valuable experience and insight into the nursing profession. To become a RN, individuals must earn a diploma, associate degree, or bachelor's degree in nursing. They must then pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) to become licensed. Additional certifications and skills RNs should have include Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). Critical thinking, communication, empathy, and attention to detail are also vital skills for this role.

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Medical Surgical Unit - Registered Nurse

  • Portales, NM
  • 19 days ago
  • Portales, NM
  • 19 days ago

Trusted is seeking an experienced nurse for this exciting travel nursing assignment. Trusted has streamlined the travel nursing experience by enabling nurses to apply directly to jobs without the...

Travel Nursing-RN, MS

  • Portales, NM
  • 20 days ago
  • Portales, NM
  • 20 days ago

Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical-Surgical (MS) Join our team as a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Medical-Surgical (MS) nursing....

Travel Nursing-RN, ER

  • Portales, NM
  • 45+ days ago
  • Portales, NM
  • 45+ days ago

Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Room (ER) Join our team as a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) in the Emergency Room (ER), where you will provide critical care to patients with acute illnesses or injuries...

Travel Nurse - Medical-Surgical RN $1800/wk

  • Portales, NM
  • 19 days ago
  • Portales, NM
  • 19 days ago

QUALIFICATIONS Minimum one year of RN experience One yearMedical-Surgical experience within the last two years as an RN Have an active RN license or be willing to obtain a Registered Nurse license in...

Travel Night Med-Surg RN - $1,854 per week

  • Portales, NM
  • 4 hours ago
  • Portales, NM
  • 4 hours ago

Coast Medical Service is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Portales, New Mexico.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Med SurgDiscipline: RNStart Date: 06/30/2025Duration...

Travel ER RN

  • Portales, NM
  • 14 hours ago
  • Portales, NM
  • 14 hours ago

Nurse (ER RN) delivers rapid-response, high-quality patient care in a fast-paced emergency department setting....

Registered Nurse- August New Grads (Morton)

  • Morton, TX (21 miles from Portales, NM)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Morton, TX (21 miles from Portales, NM)
  • 23 hours ago

Licenses and Certifications RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required BCLS - Basic Life Support required ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred PALS - Pediatric...

Medical-Surgical RN Nights (PERM)

  • Portales, NM
  • 2 days ago
  • Portales, NM
  • 2 days ago

Job Description: Medical-Surgical RN Nights (Permanent Full Time) Location: Portales, NM Position: Medical-Surgical RN Nights (PERM) Job Type: Permanent Full Time Shifts: 6:00 PM 6:00 AM (Nights) Number...

Emergency Department RN Nights (Permanent Full Time)

  • Portales, NM
  • 2 days ago
  • Portales, NM
  • 2 days ago

Job Description: Emergency Department RN Nights (Permanent Full Time) Location: Portales, NM Position: Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN) Nights Job Type: Permanent Full Time Shifts: 6:00...

Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Room (ER) - 3x12 Nights

  • Portales, NM
  • 2 days ago
  • Portales, NM
  • 2 days ago

Centra Healthcare Solutions is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) that is licensed or in the immediate process, and qualifies, of obtaining Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of...

RN - ER

  • Portales, NM
  • 2 days ago
  • Portales, NM
  • 2 days ago

Specialty: Emergency Room ER Registered Nurse (RN) Requirements: Active NM State or Compact Registered Nurse License if applicable Valid BLS, ACLS, PALS Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing Additional...

Travel Nurse (RN) ER (Emergency Room)

  • Portales, NM
  • 2 days ago
  • Portales, NM
  • 2 days ago

We`ll be your ticket to the travel RN - Emergency Room job you`ll love with unparalleled recruiter support and industry-best benefits....

RN Quality Coordinator (Morton)

  • Morton, TX (21 miles from Portales, NM)
  • 2 days ago
  • Morton, TX (21 miles from Portales, NM)
  • 2 days ago

As a Registered Nurse (RN) at DeTar Healthcare System, you'll play a vital role in doing what you do best - providing quality care to our patients....

RN PAT (Morton)

  • Morton, TX (21 miles from Portales, NM)
  • 3 days ago
  • Morton, TX (21 miles from Portales, NM)
  • 3 days ago

Job Summary The Registered Nurse (RN) provides patient-centered care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation....

RN 5 East Nights (Morton)

  • Morton, TX (21 miles from Portales, NM)
  • 3 days ago
  • Morton, TX (21 miles from Portales, NM)
  • 3 days ago

As a Registered Nurse (RN) at DeTar Healthcare System, you'll play a vital role in doing what you do best - providing quality care to our patients....

Demographic Data for Portales, NM

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Salary for RN Jobs in Portales, NM

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Highest Education Level

RNs in Portales, NM offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
39.7%
Associate's Degree
24.2%
Master's Degree
16.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.6%
High School or GED
6.7%
Doctorate Degree
2.6%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by RNs in Portales, NM
1-2 years
34.5%
None
19.4%
Less than 1 year
18.4%
4-6 years
13.4%
6-8 years
12.9%
2-4 years
1.4%


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