Make the Memorial Difference
For more than 70 years, Memorial Medical Center (MMC) in Las Cruces, New Mexico, has been a community pillar for patients seeking quality care close to home. Our acute-care hospital is small enough to feel like a second family and large enough to lead in career advancement and professional growth. Community awards—Best Large Employer and Best Hospital in the Mesilla Valley—reflect our commitment to excellence.
Here, you're valued not just as a nurse, but as a person. Keep scrolling to learn more or click below to connect with a recruiter. We are here to assist you in your job search every step of the way.
At Memorial Medical Center, you’re not just a staff member, you are part of a family. Our mission is making communities healthier®. The experience, expertise, and compassion of our nursing team allow us to fully embrace the call of championing patient care.
Dave Schmidt, chief nursing officer, Memorial Medical Center
Love Where You Live and Work
Step off the floor and into the high-desert sunshine of Las Cruces, New Mexico, a university town with a friendly feel and low cost of living. If outdoor adventure is how you recharge after a shift, then Southwest New Mexico is calling. Awaiting you are miles of trails, acres of public land, and must-see monuments and parks–along with more than 300 days of sunshine each year–what’s not to love?
Nursing Careers at MMC
Nurses play a vital role in providing exceptional patient care across departments and specialties. Nurses at MMC have opportunities to work in diverse settings such as the emergency department, intensive care unit, surgical services, and medical-surgical units. They are valued members of interdisciplinary teams, collaborating with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive and compassionate care for patients. Additionally, MMC nurses have access to a career ladder, certification-prep classes, and patient-care committee representation. These ongoing professional development programs and opportunities for career advancement foster a supportive and dynamic work environment that promotes growth and excellence in the nursing practice.
Explore Our Nursing Opportunities
- Registered Nurse (RN) – Preadmission – Full Time Memorial Medical Center
- Registered Nurse (RN) – ER – Full Time Memorial Medical Center
- Graduate Nurse GN NICU Memorial Medical Center
- Administrator On Duty RN PRN Nursing Administration Memorial Medical Center
- Registered Nurse (RN) – Float Pool – Full Time Memorial Medical Center
- Registered Nurse (RN) Team Lead – Med Surg– Full Time Memorial Medical Center
Pride in our people
- Sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 available to qualified RN candidates
- Competitive pay, flexible shifts, and paid time off (PTO)
- Expansive benefits package including tuition reimbursement and retirement matching plan
- Leadership development and growth opportunities
Memorial Medical Center is like a second home to me. We have amazing staff and genuine coworkers. I feel appreciated for my work by our leadership. It’s a positive environment with stellar teamwork, always willing to help one another. I love working together for the good of our patients and making a positive impact on our community.
Karl, registered nurse and 2020 Companywide Mercy Award Winner, Memorial Medical Center
New RN Grad? Launch Your Nursing Career Here
Your professional growth as a Memorial Medical Center nurse is of the utmost importance and is why all new-grad RNs enter the LaunchPoint Nurse Residency, accredited through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Practice Transition Accreditation Program. Components of this paid career opportunity include:
- One-on-one mentorship support
- Cohort conference opportunities
- Clinical skills simulations
- Collaborative capstone project tailored to your clinical interests
- 35 nursing contact hours
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70
years providing excellence in care
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1,350
patient-centered team members
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300,000+
number of Southern New Mexicans we serve
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No. 1
Best Large Employer as ranked by the community
Great care lives here
We are proud to be named the Best Hospital in the Mesilla Valley (2024) and Best Large Employer (2023). These community awards reflect our team. Together, we are the healthcare hub for Southern New Mexico residents.
Connect with our Recruiter
From your application to your first day, your experience matters, and I am here to help. If you have questions about a role, our benefits, or the hiring process in general, let's connect so you can discover your dream career at Memorial Medical Center.
Roxana Tortorella-Otamendi, clinical recruiter
roxana.tortorella-otamendi@lpnt.net
call/text: 786.898.0974
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