RN - Emergency Department

0090 Presbyterian System Services; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship opportunities

Staff safety badge

Shift differentials

Malpractice insurance

Loan forgiveness

EPIC charting

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in New Mexico is seeking a skilled Emergency Room (ER) Nurse to provide direct patient care in a fast-paced ED and work with a dedicated team. New graduates welcome; Nurse Residency Program supports your transition with seminars, mentoring, and rounds.

We offer tuition reimbursement, scholarship opportunities, staff safety features, shift differentials, malpractice insurance, loan forgiveness, and the EPIC charting system.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required at time of hire.
• ACLS and PALS certifications required.
• Direct ED nursing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Triage and assess incoming ED patients to prioritize care.
• Monitor vital signs and patient status; detect deterioration.
• Provide emergency interventions, IV access, airway support, fractures immobilization, and procedures.
• Administer medications per physician orders, including IVs and blood products.
• Perform labs, imaging, and interpret results to guide care.
• Collaborate with physicians, paramedics, techs and other staff to plan care.

Skills

BLS certification

ACLS & PALS

Direct experience required

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (NM or Compact State)

Job description

Location Address: 2400 Unser Blvd Rio Rancho, NM 87124

Compensation Pay Range: Minimum Offer $0.00 Maximum Offer $0.00

Summary: Build your Career. Make a Difference. Rust Medical Center is seeking a skilled Emergency Room (ER) Nurse to provide direct patient care to an assigned group of ED patients in a fast-paced environment and work alongside a team of dedicated healthcare professionals and make a difference in critical moments. 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: Varied Days and Hours (United States of America)

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 (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
• Direct experience 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. 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. 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.