RN - Inpatient-Emergency Department

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship opportunities

Staff safety badge

Shift differentials

Malpractice insurance

Loan forgiveness

EPIC charting system access

Nurse Residency Program

Job summary

Presbyterian Lincoln County Medical Center is seeking an ER Nurse to deliver direct patient care in a fast-paced emergency department. You will triage, monitor vitals, provide emergency interventions, administer medications, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

New graduates and experienced RNs are welcome; a Nurse Residency program and comprehensive benefits support your growth and practice in a community hospital setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Triage and assessment of incoming patients.
• Monitor vital signs and patient status.
• Stabilization and emergency interventions.
• Medication administration including IVs and blood products.
• Diagnostic testing and interpretation support.
• Collaboration with physicians, paramedics, techs and other specialists.
• Documentation of patient histories, interventions and discharge instructions.
• Patient and family communication with empathy.
• Infection control and department upkeep.
• Discharge planning and referrals.

Skills

Triage

Vital signs

IV access

Airway management

Medication administration

Diagnostics

Team collaboration

Documentation

Patient education

Infection control

Discharge planning

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Location Address:

211 Sudderth DrRuidoso, NM 88345-6002

Compensation Pay Range:

Minimum Offer $39.69

Maximum Offer $58.17

Summary:

Build your Career. Make a Difference. Presbyterian Lincoln County 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 timeFTE: 1.00Job Exempt: NoWork Shift: Varied Days and Hours (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
  Administermedications-includingIVs, 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 dischargeinstructions-maintainingcompliance 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

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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.