RN - Acute Step Down Unit

0090 Presbyterian System Services; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 52,073 - 70,257; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition and certification reimbursement

Scholarship opportunities

Staff safety wearable badge

Night/weekend shift differentials

Malpractice liability insurance

Loan forgiveness

Wellness program

Job summary

0090 Presbyterian System Services is seeking a registered nurse for the Acute Step-down Unit in Rio Rancho, NM. The role offers opportunities for both new graduates and experienced nurses, including a residency program. You'll provide care for a diverse patient population with chronic diseases and postoperative conditions.

Responsibilities include continuous monitoring, collaboration with teams, and patient education. Compensation ranges from $37.80 to $51.00 per hour for full-time staff, with benefits like tuition reimbursement and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license valid in New Mexico or Compact State.
• BLS certification required at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous monitoring and complex 24-hour care for adult patients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Educate patients and families about conditions and care plans.

Skills

Collaboration

Patient education

Monitoring

Use of specialized equipment

Education

Minimum Associate Degree in Nursing

Tools

EPIC electronic charting system

Job description

Summary

Rust Medical Center is seeking a registered nurse to work in the Acute Step-down (Progressive Care) Unit. The role accommodates both new graduates and experienced RNs, with a residency program for graduates and a diverse patient population that includes chronic disease, post‑operative orthopedic, cardiac and other complex cases.

Location & Compensation

Location: 2400 Unser Blvd, Rio Rancho, NM 87124

Pay Range: $37.80–$51.00 per hour (minimum to maximum) – full‑time FTE 0.90.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous monitoring and complex 24‑hour care for adult patients in a step‑down progressive care setting.
• Use specialized equipment and EPIC electronic charting system to deliver timely interventions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and educate patients and families about their conditions and care plans.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license – valid in the State of New Mexico or a Compact State Nursing License.
• Minimum Associate Degree in Nursing (Bachelor preferred).
• BLS certification required at time of hire.

Benefits & Development

• Mandatory residency program for new grads with monthly seminars, mentoring, and support.
• Tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities.
• Staff safety wearable badge, night/weekend shift differentials, EPIC training.
• Malpractice liability insurance, loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department.
• Wellness program: on‑site and community gyms, nutrition coaching, mindfulness resources.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. Presbyterian Healthcare Services is a drug‑free, tobacco‑free employer with smoke‑free campuses.