Registered Nurse (RN) - Las Cruces

Position Overview

Thrive Medical Services LLC is seeking a skilled and motivated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our correctional healthcare team at the Doña Ana County Detention Center. This role provides direct patient care to an adult incarcerated population in a structured, team-oriented environment focused on safety, clinical quality, and compliance with state and national correctional healthcare standards.

The ideal candidate is a confident clinician who works well independently, communicates effectively with custody staff and providers, and is committed to delivering ethical, evidence-based care in a correctional setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care, including sick call, intake screenings, medication administration, and chronic care support
• Perform nursing assessments, triage, and clinical interventions within RN scope of practice
• Administer medications safely and accurately in accordance with medication administration policies
• Respond to medical emergencies and coordinate care with providers and custody staff
• Document all patient care activities accurately in the electronic medical record
• Assist with intake health screenings and ongoing health assessments
• Support Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) services as applicable
• Follow infection control, safety, and emergency response protocols
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including providers, mental health staff, and administrative leadership
• Maintain compliance with NCCHC, NMAC, and facility policies and procedures

Minimum Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New Mexico
• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience (correctional, emergency, med-surg, or community health experience preferred)
• Current BLS certification (ACLS preferred)
• Strong assessment, documentation, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work independently in a secure environment
• Comfortable working in a correctional setting with a diverse patient population

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior correctional healthcare experience
• Experience with electronic medical records
• Familiarity with NCCHC or similar correctional healthcare standards
• Experience in emergency response, triage, or public health settings

What We Offer

Competitive hourly pay. Stable scheduling with 12-hour shifts. Supportive leadership and clinical oversight Opportunity to be part of a growing correctional healthcare organization. Meaningful work serving an underserved population

About Thrive Medical Services, LLC

Thrive Medical Services, LLC is a New Mexico–based correctional healthcare provider committed to delivering high-quality medical, mental health, and substance use disorder services to county detention facilities. Our mission is to provide ethical, compliant, and patient-centered care while supporting our clinical staff with strong leadership and clear clinical protocols.