RN - Acute Step Down

Presbyterian Healthcare Services; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship opportunities

Loan forgiveness

Night/weekend shift differentials

Malpractice insurance

Sign-on relocation bonuses

Job summary

Rust Medical Center, part of Presbyterian Healthcare Services, seeks an RN for the Progressive Care Unit (step-down) to monitor adult patients with complex needs. The unit emphasizes teamwork, bedside care, and rapid response in a fast-paced environment.

New graduates may join the Nurse Residency Program with monthly seminars, mentoring, and supportive groups. Sign-on and relocation bonuses are available for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Minimum Associate Degree: Degree from accredited nursing program preferred
• Nursing
• Registered Nurse-NM
• State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License Academic Preparation:
• BLS certification REQUIRED at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Cares for adult patients on Progressive Care Unit needing monitoring but not ICU level care
• Performs continuous monitoring and 24-hour care with specialized equipment
• Collaborates with physicians and other specialties to provide life-saving interventions
• Educates patients and family members about care plans
• Participates in teamwork to deliver excellent patient-centered care

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

Team communication

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

RN license NM or Compact

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Location Address:

2400 Unser BlvdRio Rancho, NM 87124

Compensation Pay Range:

Minimum Offer $39.69Maximum Offer $58.17

Summary:

Rust Medical Center is seeking an RN for their acute step down...
We welcome applications from both new graduates and experienced RNs! New graduates have the opportunity to participate in our mandatory residency program, which includes monthly seminars led by the Nurse Residency Team, peer-to-peer debriefing sessions, support groups/mentoring, and rounding. The Nurse Residency Program is an added benefit designed to support your transition into practice

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

• * Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• * Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• * Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
• * Malpractice liability insurance
• * Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• * EPIC electronic charting system

Type of Opportunity: Full timeFTE: 0.90Job Exempt: NoWork Shift: 12 Hour Nights (United States of America)

Responsibilities

Our step-down Progressive Care Unit cares for a variety of adult patients and conditions who require monitoring but does not warrant care in the Intensive Care Unit. Many of our patients require continuous monitoring and complex 24-hour care while working with specialized equipment in a fast-paced environment requiring highly skilled, proactive, and dedicated nurses. The unit cares for patients with complications from chronic diseases such as diabetes, to post‑op orthopedic patients, evaluation of those with cardiac changes, providing life‑saving interventions, collaborating with other specialties, and educating patients and family members. Our unit features large private rooms each with standard lift equipment and bedside computers that allow physicians and nurses instant access to medical records at bedside. Collaboration, teamwork and attentiveness to the needs of each patient are key components to the excellent care provided to our patient populations at Rust Medical Center. We are growing quickly and care deeply about the development of our team, both professionally and personally, and was named one of the top five general acute care hospitals. We value optimism, compassion, teamwork, and above all, we are united by our shared commitment to putting patients first

Sign on and relocation bonuses available for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

Education:

• Minimum Associate Degree: Degree from accredited academic nursing program preferred

Education specialization:

• Nursing

Credentials:
Registered Nurse-NM

• State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License Academic Preparation:

BLS certification REQUIRED at time of hire.

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About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not‑for‑profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi‑specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug‑free and tobacco‑free employer with smoke free campuses.

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The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.

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