RN - Med Surg/ICU

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Staff safety badge

Loan forgiveness

Malpractice insurance

EPIC charting

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services is seeking a Registered Nurse for Lincoln County Medical Center in Ruidoso, NM. Join a combined Med/Surg and ICU unit with cross-training opportunities and a supportive team. The role offers a 0.90 FTE with 12-hour day shifts.

Minimum Associate Degree in Nursing and NM or compact state license are required, along with BLS at hire. EPIC EMR experience is a plus; compensation ranges are provided for this full-time opportunity.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing from an accredited program (preferred).
• Nursing licensure in New Mexico or a compact state.
• BLS certification required at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, patient-centered care in a combined Med/Surg and ICU setting.
• Work in a 12-bed Med/Surg and 6-bed ICU unit with cross-training opportunities.
• Collaborate with a small, collaborative team to deliver high-quality nursing care.
• Pursue leadership and professional development opportunities as available.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Patient-centered care

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Nursing Licensure (NM or Compact)

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Location Address:

211 Sudderth DrRuidoso, NM 88345-6002

Compensation Pay Range:

Minimum Offer $39.69Maximum Offer $58.17

Summary:

Where you work matters here...

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: 0.90Job Exempt: NoWork Shift: 12 Hour Days (United States of America)

Responsibilities:

Lincoln County Medical Center is seeking compassionate, adaptable, and team-oriented Registered Nurses to join our combined Medical‑Surgical and Intensive Care Unit. As a Critical Access Hospital serving the beautiful mountain community of Ruidoso, New Mexico, our nurses have the unique opportunity to care for a diverse patient population while developing skills across both Med/Surg and Critical Care settings.

Our unit consists of 12 Medical‑Surgical beds and 6 Intensive Care beds, providing nurses with a broad scope of practice and the opportunity to expand their clinical expertise through cross‑training opportunities between Med/Surg and ICU.

• Work in a combined 12‑bed Med/Surg and 6‑bed ICU unit
• Opportunity to cross‑train between Medical‑Surgical and Intensive Care nursing
• Develop advanced clinical skills in a supportive environment
• Small, collaborative team culture where nurses truly make an impact
• Leadership and career advancement opportunities, including:
  • Charge Nurse
  • Clinical Practice Leader (CPL)
  • Unit‑based leadership and professional development roles
• Critical Access Hospital experience with broad clinical exposure
• Competitive nurse‑to‑patient ratios:
  • Medical‑Surgical: 1:6
  • ICU: 1:3

Qualifications:

Education:

• Minimum Associate Degree: Degree from accredited academic nursing program preferred

Education specialization:

• Nursing

Credentials: Registered Nurse‑NM

• State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License Academic Preparation:

BLS certification REQUIRED at time of hire.

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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 1,600 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.