RN - Emergency Department

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation bonus

Job summary

Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center in Santa Fe, NM is seeking a skilled Emergency Room (ER) Nurse to provide direct patient care in fast-paced emergencies.

This role welcomes new graduates and experienced RNs; the Nurse Residency Program includes seminars, mentoring, and rounds to support transition into practice.

Benefits include tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, EPIC charting, night/weekend differentials, malpractice coverage, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License.
• BLS certification REQUIRED at time of hire.
• ACLS & PALS required.

Responsibilities

• Triage and assessment: Quickly evaluate incoming patients to determine severity of illness or injury and prioritize care accordingly.
• Monitor vital signs and patient status: Regularly check and record vitals and monitor changes to detect deterioration.
• Stabilization and emergency interventions: Provide immediate treatments (IV access, airway support, immobilization, suturing, hemorrhage control).
• Medication administration and treatments: Administer medications including IVs and blood products per orders.
• Diagnostic testing and interpretation: Perform/assist with lab draws, imaging, and interpret results.
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams: Work with physicians, paramedics, techs to develop care plans and coordinate transfers.
• Documentation and charting: Accurately document histories, interventions, responses and discharge instructions.
• Patient and family communication: Provide clear information, emotional support and education.
• Infection control and department upkeep: Maintain hygiene and restock equipment to minimize infection risks.
• Discharge planning and referrals: Arrange home care, rehab services or admissions as needed.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

Location Address:

4801 Beckner Road Santa Fe, NM 87507

Compensation Pay Range

Minimum Offer $39.69 Maximum Offer $58.17

Summary

Build your Career. Make a Difference. Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center is seeking a skilled Emergency Room (ER) Nurse to provide direct patient care and who can act quickly to treat patients suffering from medical emergencies.

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 time FTE: 0.90 Job Exempt: No Work Shift: 12 Hour Nights (United States of America)

Responsibilities

Emergency Department (ED) nurses play a vital role in providing rapid, high-quality care in critical situations. Here are the core responsibilities you can expect in this role:

• Triage and assessment Quickly evaluate incoming patients to determine severity of illness or injury and prioritize care accordingly.
• Monitor vital signs and patient status Regularly check and record vitals (blood pressure, pulse, respiration, temperature) and monitor any changes to detect early signs of deterioration.
• Stabilization and emergency interventions Provide immediate treatments such as intravenous (IV) access, airway support (e.g., intubation, tracheotomy), immobilization of fractures, suturing, or hemorrhage control.
• Medication administration and treatments Administer medications—including IVs, blood products, or prescribed therapies—ensuring correct dosing and timely delivery per physician orders.
• Diagnostic testing and interpretation Perform or assist with lab draws, imaging, and other diagnostic procedures; gather and interpret results to inform care decisions.
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams Work alongside physicians, paramedics, techs, and other specialists to develop care plans, refer patients, and facilitate transfers or admissions.
• Documentation and charting Accurately document patient histories, interventions, responses, vital signs, and discharge instructions—maintaining compliance with legal and hospital standards.
• Patient and family communication Provide clear information, emotional support, and education while maintaining professionalism and empathy.
• Infection control and department upkeep Maintain hygiene standards, properly clean and restock equipment, and ensure a safe environment to minimize infection risks.
• Discharge planning and referrals Assist in arranging home care, rehabilitation services, specialist follow-ups, or admissions to psychiatric units as needed.

Sign on and relocation bonuses available for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing
• State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License
• BLS certification REQUIRED at time of hire
• ACLS & PALS required

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.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Learn more about our employee benefits.

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.

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