RN - ICU

Presbyterian Healthcare Services; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 113,728,000 - 166,681,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement and scholarship

Staff safety wearable badge

Shift differentials for night/weekend

Malpractice liability insurance

Loan forgiveness program

EPIC electronic charting system

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Intensive Care Unit in Albuquerque. This 12-hour night shift role requires attention to detail, high-level critical thinking, and compassion for acutely ill patients.

The position offers a full-time, 0.90 FTE schedule with shift differentials, comprehensive benefits, and access to EPIC charting. Ideal candidates hold an RN license in NM or a compact state and have telemetry/ICU experience.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing or equivalent required.
• Current NM or compact state license to practice as an RN.
• BLS certification required at time of hire; telemetry/ICU experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients' vital signs and overall status in the ICU.
• Administer medications and manage IV therapy and sedation.
• Respond rapidly to emergencies such as cardiac events or shock.
• Assist with diagnostic tests and interpret results.
• Operate critical care equipment and ensure proper documentation.
• Collaborate with physicians and ICU team to coordinate care.
• Provide support and education to patients' families.

Skills

Telemetry experience

BLS certification

RN licensure

Critical care nursing

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Tools

EPIC electronic charting

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. Presbyterian Hospital is seeking Registered Nurses for the ICU who understand the importance of attention to detail and possess high-level critical thinking skills for acutely and critically ill patients.

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:

We are seeking an exceptional Registered Nurse RN to join our Intensive Care Unit ICU team. In this role, you will do more than manage complex clinical tasks-you will serve as a pillar of comfort and human connection for patients and families during their most vulnerable moments. If you naturally combine high-level clinical expertise with deep empathy, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities include:

• Patient Monitoring: Continuously assess and monitor patients' vital signs, symptoms, and overall condition.
• Medication Administration: Deliver medications and treatments as prescribed, including IV therapy and sedation.
• Emergency Response: Act swiftly in life-saving situations such as cardiac arrest, respiratory failure, or shock.
• Diagnostic Support: Assist with and interpret diagnostic tests like blood work, imaging, and EKGs.
• Medical Equipment Operation: Manage ventilators, infusion pumps, and other critical care devices.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed and accurate patient records, including treatment plans and progress notes.
• Collaboration: Work closely with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care.
• Family Support: Provide emotional support and education to patients' families about conditions and treatments.
• Infection Control: Follow strict protocols to prevent the spread of infection in the ICU environment.

Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in Nursing
• State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License
• BLS certification REQUIRED at time of hire
• 1 year of Telemetry and RN experience highly Preferred

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.

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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 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.