RN - CVL - Prep/Recovery

Presbyterian System Services; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 83,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Certification reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Malpractice insurance

Loan forgiveness

EPIC system

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Albuquerque seeks a skilled Cath Lab Registered Nurse (RN) to join our cardiovascular team in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. The role focuses on catheterizations, patient monitoring, medication administration, and collaboration with procedural teams.

We offer 12-hour day shifts, a 0.90 FTE, competitive compensation, relocation incentives for CVL-experienced nurses, and generous benefits including tuition and certification reimbursement.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Cardiac cath lab nursing

Patient monitoring

Medication administration

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Active NM or Compact RN License

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Job description

Location Address: 1100 Central Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106-4930

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

Full Time Equivalent (FTE):

0.90

Job Exempt:

No

Work Shift:

12 Hour Days (United States of America)

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)

Role Overview

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 CVL Experience HIGHLY Preferred

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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 1,600 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.

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