RN - Acute Step Down Unit

Location Address: 2400 Unser Blvd, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 Compensation Pay Range: Minimum Offer $37.80, Maximum Offer $51.00 Summary Rust Medical Center is seeking an RN for their acute step down unit. 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, Exempt: No, Work Shift: Varied Days and Hours (United States of America) Responsibilities Our step‑down Progressive Care Unit cares for a variety of adult patients and conditions who require monitoring but do not warrant care in the Intensive Care Unit. Many of our patients require continuous monitoring and complex 24‑hour care while working with specialized equipment in a fast‑paced environment requiring highly skilled, proactive, and dedicated nurses. The unit cares for patients with complications from chronic diseases such as diabetes, post‑op orthopedic patients, evaluation of those with cardiac changes, providing life‑saving interventions, collaborating with other specialties, and educating patients and family members. Our unit features large private rooms each with standard lift equipment and bedside computers that allow physicians and nurses instant access to medical records at bedside. Collaboration, teamwork and attentiveness to the needs of each patient are key components to the excellent care provided to our patient populations at Rust Medical Center. Sign on and relocation bonuses available for qualified candidates. Qualifications Education: Minimum Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited academic nursing program (preferred). Credentials: Registered Nurse – New Mexico, state or Compact State Nursing License. BLS Certification required at time of hire. EEO & Legal Statements 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Presbyterian Healthcare Services