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RN - Surgical Specialty Unit

Presbyterian System Services

Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Posted Aug 31

Shift
12-hour nights
Hours a week
36
Unit
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Role

Schedule
12-hour nights · 3 a week · 36 hours
Weekends
Every weekend
Term
Permanent
Practice
Epic charting
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN

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About this role

Location Address

2400 Unser Blvd Rio Rancho, NM 87124

Compensation Pay Range

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Summary

Build your Career. Make a Difference. Presbyterian is hiring a skilled RN for our Surgical Specialty Unit.

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 Job Exempt: No Work Shift: 12 Hour Nights (United States of America)

Responsibilities

The Surgical Specialty Unit is hiring an RN for their 16-bed surgical Progressive Care Unit. This unit manages post-op surgical adult patients who require post-operative care. Our specialty services include general, urology, gynecology, gynecology/oncology, GI, podiatry, and ENT, just to name a few.

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 .

We are growing quickly and care deeply about the development of our team, both professionally and personally, and was named one of the top five general acute care hospitals. We value optimism, compassion, teamwork, and above all, we are united by our shared commitment to putting patients first.

Qualifications

Minimum Associate Degree : Degree from accredited academic nursing program preferred

Registered Nurse-NM License

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

BLS certification REQUIRED at time of hire

We're all about well-being, starting with yours.

Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

Learn more about our employee benefits.

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.

We're Determined to Support New Mexico's Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services

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Requirements

  • Minimum Associate Degree : Degree from accredited academic nursing program preferred
  • Registered Nurse-NM License

Place

City
Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Median rent
$1,514/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities

Local household income
$89,596/yr

all local households, not nurse pay

State price level
8% below the national average

New Mexico index 92.2, where 100 is the national average.

Rio Rancho sits on a high mesa northwest of Albuquerque, offering sweeping views of the Sandia Mountains and a quieter suburban pace within easy commuting distance of major hospitals. New Mexico's third-largest city blends high-desert living with affordable housing options, making it popular among healthcare professionals seeking space and Southwestern scenery.

Map showing the location of Rio Rancho, NM
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Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

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Presbyterian System Services

Presbyterian System Services operates in Ruidoso, New Mexico (88345), providing healthcare services across multiple care settings including acute hospital care, ambulatory/outpatient services, and pediatric nursing. The system appears to offer nursing roles across the care continuum. Nursing roles at Presbyterian…

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