RN - Acute Step Down
Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Progressive Care · Cardiac Step-Down · Neuro Step-Down
Posted Jul 13 · New grads welcomed
- Unit
- Stepdown
What the listing says
Role
- Orientation
- Residency program
- On the floor
- Charge shifts · Precepting expected
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- New graduates
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- $8/hr below the median
- Shift differential
- +$2/hr
The median for Progressive Care in New Mexico is $48/hr, across 8 postings.
About this role
At Presbyterian Healthcare Services (PHS), we're determined to take care of those working in healthcare. PHS team members are the heart of our organization and the driving force behind our innovation and success. As a Progressive Care (Acute Care Step-down) Registered Nurse at Presbyterian Hospital, you'll coordinate nursing care – including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care.
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. Progressive Care units include Acute Medical Step-Down, Cardiac Step-Down, and Neuro Step-Down.
In Progressive Care, there are opportunities for RNs to gain leadership experience through Preceptor, Clinical Practice Leader, Relief Charge and Quality Improvement roles.
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Requirements
- RN License
- BLS Certification
- Associate Degree in Nursing
- Acute care experience
- Telemetry
- PCU
- Cardiac care patient experience
- Neurology
Benefits
- Tuition and certification reimbursement
- Scholarship opportunities
- Staff safety wearable badge
- Night and weekend differentials
- Education differentials ($2.00/hour for BSN; $4.00/hour for MSN)
- Malpractice liability insurance
- Loan forgiveness
- Sign-on bonus
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
all local households, not nurse pay
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.
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About the employer
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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Telemetry is open from year one. One of the most open front doors in acute care; ACLS and rhythm.
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- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
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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?
