Critical Care/ICU Nurse Practitioner

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Ardent Health Services
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The premier Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center is searching for a Critical Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join its highly-skilled team of providers.


ECMO and LVAD patient management is preferred but not required.


About Your Work:


  • Join 6 physicians and 6 APPs
  • Inpatient-only
  • 7 on/7 off
  • Avg. Patient Load: 6-8/day
  • Schedule: 5 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Primary -The Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center (12 ICU beds) w/ potential on-campus coverage at Lovelace Medical Center
  • Required procedures: Lines (PICC), Catheters, Intubations
  • In-house physician support during the shift
  • No Call Requirement
  • Epic EMR


Recruitment Package may include:

  • Base salary
  • CME/CEU Allowance
  • Sign-on bonus
  • Medical debt assistance + Consultative services by Navigate Student Loans
  • Relocation allowance
  • Paid malpractice coverage
  • Health benefits + Retirement plan
  • Marketing + practice growth assistance


Awards: Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical was name a Top 134 Hospital of 2024 by The Leapfrog Group in the "Teaching Hospital" category for the fourth consecutive year.


About Lovelace Health System:

Lovelace Health System (LHS) has been committed to meeting the growing healthcare needs of Lovelace Medical Center since 1912. With a total of 613 beds, LHS is comprised of Lovelace Medical Center, Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center, Lovelace UNM Rehabilitation Hospital, Lovelace Women's Hospital, Lovelace Westside Hospital, Lovelace Regional Hospital, New Mexico Heart Institute, and Lovelace Medical Group.
Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center is New Mexico s only hospital dedicated exclusively to cardiovascular care, including the state s only facility performing left ventricular aortic device (LVAD) implant and a state-of-the-art hybrid operating room.


About the Community:

Albuquerque is New Mexico's largest city and sits in the high desert. With 310 days of sunshine, you'll find the weather perfect for outdoor activities including biking, skiing, and hiking. ABQ is also the hot air ballooning capital of the world and home to the largest University in the state. At night, many enjoy the glow of the neon signs along historic Route 66. ABQ is filled with fantastic cultural offerings, eclectic eateries and shopping, many attractions and breathtaking landscapes. With affordable living, an international airport, and a combination of urban, suburban and rural settings ABQ is a wonderful place to live and work.
Date Posted: 01 April 2025
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