Rn - Icu - Rust

Presbyterian System Services; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Staff safety badge

Shift differentials

Malpractice insurance

Loan forgiveness

EPIC system

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Rio Rancho, NM, is seeking an ICU Registered Nurse to join our team. The role emphasizes high-level critical thinking for acutely ill patients, with duties spanning patient monitoring, medication administration, and emergency response.

The position offers meaningful development opportunities, shift differentials, and comprehensive benefits, including safety initiatives and access to EPIC charting.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing is required.
• New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License is required.
• BLS certification REQUIRED at time of hire.
• 1 year of Telemetry RN experience preferred.
• CCRN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients' vital signs and overall condition.
• Administer medications and IV therapies as prescribed.
• Respond to emergencies including cardiac arrest, respiratory failure, or shock.
• Assist with diagnostic tests and interpret results (blood work, imaging, EKGs).
• Operate critical care equipment (ventilators, infusion pumps).
• Maintain accurate patient records and care plans.
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and care teams.
• Provide emotional support and education to families.
• Follow infection control protocols in ICU.

Skills

Telemetry experience

BLS certification

RN license

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

Location Address:

2400 Unser Blvd SE

Rio Rancho, NM 87124

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: Varied Days and Hours (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.

• 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
• CCRN preferred

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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.

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