RN - CVL

Presbyterian Healthcare Services; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 54,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarships

Staff safety badge

Shift differentials

Malpractice insurance

Loan forgiveness

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Rio Rancho, NM seeks a Cath Lab Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory team. The role focuses on cardiovascular patient care, catheterizations support, and delivering high-quality nursing care within a dynamic CVL environment.

The position requires a current Nursing license (NM or Compact), ADN, and certifications (BLS/ACLS/PALS) with CVL experience preferred. Competitive shift differentials and relocation bonuses apply.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing (required).
• Active NM or Compact RN License.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required at hire.
• One year CVL experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with catheterizations.
• Monitoring patients before, during, and after procedures.
• Administering medications.
• Supporting procedural teams.
• Patient assessments and care planning.
• Medication administration and moderate sedation.
• Hemodynamic monitoring.
• Circulating and scrubbing in EP and invasive procedures.
• Patient and family education.
• Maintaining accurate medical records.
• Ensuring regulatory compliance.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Cardiac care

Patient monitoring

Medication administration

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

NM or Compact RN License

Job description

Location Address

2400 Unser Blvd Rio Rancho, NM 87124

Compensation Pay Range

Minimum Offer $39.69

Maximum Offer $58.17

Summary

Build your Career. Make a Difference. Rust Medical Center is seeking a skilled and dedicated Cath Lab Registered Nurse (RN) to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cardiovascular care and be committed to providing high-quality patient care in our Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory.

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

Benefits

• 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 time

FTE: 1.00

Job Exempt: No

Work Shift: Varied Days and Hours (United States of America)

Responsibilities

Enhanced Sign-On & Relocation Bonus

This position is eligible for enhanced incentives for CVL-experienced nurses:

• 0–2 years: $12,500 + $6,000 relocation (2-year commitment)
• 3–4 years: $17,500 + $6,000 relocation (2-year commitment)
• 5+ years: $22,500 + $6,000 relocation (3-year commitment)

Work Schedule Overview

• Standard Schedule: Monday–Friday 4 ten-hour shifts (typically 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM)
• Day off rotates based on call schedule
• Shifts: 40 hours/week
• Call Requirements: Nights, weekends, and holidays required
• The call schedule follows a rotating 5-week cycle: On call every week 2 weekdays required; one weekend per month (FRI-Sun)
• Everyone rotates the Call Dog- Must report to CVL within 30 mins of being called in
• Call Pay: $4/hour
• Callback Pay: Time and a half (minimum of 2 hours guaranteed) Even if the case is canceled, RN receives 2 hours at time-and-a-half
• Differentials: Night differential Weekend differential
• Call Hours: Monday–Friday: 5:30 PM – 7:00 AM Saturday & Sunday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 AM (24-hour call) Holidays : 24 hour shift

A cardiac cath lab nurse specializes in:

• Assisting with catheterizations Monitoring patients before, during, and after procedures Administering medications Supporting procedural teams
• Responsibilities Patient assessments and care planning Medication administration and moderate sedation Hemodynamic monitoring Circulating and scrubbing in EP and invasive procedures Patient and family education Maintaining accurate medical records Ensuring regulatory compliance

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing (required)
• Active NM or Compact RN License
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required at hire
• One (1) year of direct CVL Experience highly preferred

Company Culture and Benefits

We're all about well-being, starting with yours. Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more. Learn more about our employee benefits.

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.

Compensation Disclaimer

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.

Mission Statement

We're Determined to Support New Mexico's Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Here, we’re committed to a different way to make a difference. Presbyterian's story is really the story of the remarkable people who have chosen to work here. Starting with Reverend Cooper who began our journey in 1908, the hard work of thousands of physicians, nurses, employees, board members, and volunteers brought Presbyterian from a tiny tuberculosis sanatorium to a statewide healthcare system, serving more than one in three New Mexicans. We are part of New Mexico's history and committed to its future. That is why we will continue to work just as hard and care just as deeply to serve New Mexico for years to come.