RN - New Grad Residency
Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Critical Care · Emergency Department · Progressive Care · Medical/Surgical
Posted Jul 13 · New grads welcomed
- Unit
- Critical Care, ER, Progressive Care, Med-Surg, L&D, Pediatrics, NICU, Oncology, OR
What the listing says
Role
- Orientation
- Residency program
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- New graduates
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- Below most NM ICU postings
NM ICU postings that state pay run $46/hr to $62/hr, the middle half $47/hr to $58/hr, across 43 postings.
About this role
Presbyterian Hospital is hiring New Grad nurses for a year-long Transition to Practice Nurse Residency Program. Residents will be hired as full-time nursing staff in training with full benefits. Program participation is required at multiple hospital locations across various units including Critical Care, Emergency Department, Progressive Care, Medical/Surgical Care, Family Birthing, Pediatric Care, NICU, Hematology/Oncology, and Operating Room.
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Requirements
- Current New Mexico RN license or Compact State Nursing License
- Associate Degree in Nursing or higher (BSN preferred)
- BLS Certification required at time of hire
- New graduate within 12 months of graduation from accredited college
- Degree from accredited academic nursing program
Benefits
- Tuition and certification reimbursement
- Scholarship opportunities
- Staff Safety wearable badge
- Shift differentials for night/weekend shifts
- Malpractice liability insurance
- Loan forgiveness through New Mexico Higher Education Department
- EPIC electronic charting system
- Wellness program with free on-site and community-based gyms
Place
- City
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Median rent
- $1,145/mo
- Local household income
- $68,317/yr
- Metro price level
- 4% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Albuquerque area index 95.5, where 100 is the national average.
Nestled in the high desert along the Rio Grande, Albuquerque blends Southwestern culture with a sunny, four-season climate. The Sandia Mountains frame the skyline to the east, while historic Old Town offers adobe architecture and local shops. A relaxed pace and diverse medical facilities make it an appealing option for nurses seeking a distinctive Southwestern lifestyle.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
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Presbyterian Healthcare Services is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Founded in 1908, it is the state's largest private employer with more than 11,000 employees. The system comprises eight hospitals, a statewide health plan (Presbyterian…
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NICU / Neonatal is open from year one. Residencies hire in directly, and the unit's level sets the work.
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- What preceptor time and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?