RN - Emergency Department
Presbyterian Espanola Hospital is seeking a skilled Emergency Room (ER) Nurse to provide direct patient care and who can act quickly to treat patients suffering from medical emergencies.
Posted Aug 17
- Shift and hours
- Varied Days and Hours Work Shift: Varied Days and Hours (United States of America)
- Unit and setting
- Emergency Department · Hospital
- License
- RN licenseState of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License
- Term
- Per Diem Type of Opportunity: PRNPRN
Do you qualify?
- License
- State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License Check your license
- Certification
- BLS certification REQUIRED at time of hire
- Certification
- ACLS & PALS required
- Education
- Associate Degree in Nursing
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- Below most New Mexico PRN postingsNew Mexico PRN postings that state pay run $43/hr to $55/hr, the middle half $47/hr to $54/hr, across 56 postings.
- Night differential
- Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions) Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
- Tuition assistance
- Offered
- Loan repayment
- Offered
- Extra pay
- Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles • Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)for eligible positions
- Pay reviews
- Compensation range takes into account experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs
Benefits
- BenefitsEducational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
- BenefitsStaff Safety wearable badge to call for help• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
- BenefitsMalpractice liability insurance• Malpractice liability insurance
- BenefitsLoan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
- BenefitsWellness program with free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, and wellness challenges
- Tuition Reimbursement
More benefits (4)
- Certification Reimbursement
- Loan Forgiveness
- Differentials
- Wellness Program
The role and schedule
- Patients
- Presbyterian Espanola Hospital is seeking a skilled Emergency Room (ER) Nurse to provide direct patient care and who can act quickly to treat patients suffering from medical emergencies.
- Charting
- EPIC electronic charting system • EPIC electronic charting system
- Day to day
- Triage and assessment to prioritize care based on illness or injury severity Quickly evaluate incoming patients to determine severity of illness or injury and prioritize care accordingly.
- Day to day
- Monitor vital signs and patient status to detect early deterioration Regularly check and record vitals (blood pressure, pulse, respiration, temperature) and monitor any changes to detect early signs of deterioration.
- Day to day
- Provide stabilization and emergency interventions including IV access, airway support, fracture immobilization, suturing, or hemorrhage control Provide immediate treatments such as intravenous (IV) access, airway support (e.g., intubation, tracheotomy), immobilization of fractures, suturing, or hemorrhage control.
- Day to day
- Administer medications including IVs, blood products, or prescribed therapies Administer medications-including IVs, blood products, or prescribed therapies-ensuring correct dosing and timely delivery per physician orders.
- Day to day
- Perform or assist with lab draws, imaging, and other diagnostic testing and interpretation Perform or assist with lab draws, imaging, and other diagnostic procedures; gather and interpret results to inform care decisions.
- Day to day
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop care plans, refer patients, and facilitate transfers or admissions Work alongside physicians, paramedics, techs, and other specialists to develop care plans, refer patients, and facilitate transfers or admissions.
- Day to day
- Document patient histories, interventions, responses, vitals, and discharge instructions Accurately document patient histories, interventions, responses, vital signs, and discharge instructions-maintaining compliance with legal and hospital standards.
- Day to day
- Provide clear information, emotional support, and education to patients and families Provide clear information, emotional support, and education while maintaining professionalism and empathy.
- Day to day
- Infection control, proper cleaning and restocking of equipment, and department upkeep Maintain hygiene standards, properly clean and restock equipment, and ensure a safe environment to minimize infection risks.
- Day to day
- Discharge planning, referrals, and assisting with home care, rehab services, specialist follow-ups, or psych unit admissions Assist in arranging home care, rehabilitation services, specialist follow-ups, or admissions to psychiatric units as needed.
- Hours stated
- Varied Days and Hours (United States of America)
- Weekends
- Weekends required
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through the pay period for the posted pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
On your path
Emergency is open from year one. Fellowships take new grads. Watch their application dates.
Original listing
Posted on Presbyterian System Services’ careers page.
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Location Address
1010 Spruce Street Espanola, NM 87532-2724
Compensation Pay Range
Minimum Offer $43.66 Maximum Offer $63.99
Summary
Build your Career. Make a Difference. Presbyterian Espanola Hospital is seeking a skilled Emergency Room (ER) Nurse to provide direct patient care and who can act quickly to treat patients suffering from medical emergencies. 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: PRN
- FTE: 0.00
- Job Exempt: No
- Work Shift: Varied Days and Hours (United States of America)
Responsibilities
Emergency Department (ED) nurses play a vital role in providing rapid, high-quality care in critical situations. Here are the core responsibilities you can expect in this role: Triage and assessment Quickly evaluate incoming patients to determine severity of illness or injury and prioritize care accordingly. Monitor vital signs and patient status Regularly check and record vitals (blood pressure, pulse, respiration, temperature) and monitor any changes to detect early signs of deterioration.
Stabilization and emergency interventions Provide immediate treatments such as intravenous (IV) access, airway support (e.g., intubation, tracheotomy), immobilization of fractures, suturing, or hemorrhage control. Medication administration and treatments Administer medications—including IVs, blood products, or prescribed therapies—ensuring correct dosing and timely delivery per physician orders. Diagnostic testing and interpretation Perform or assist with lab draws, imaging, and other diagnostic procedures; gather and interpret results to inform care decisions.
Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams Work alongside physicians, paramedics, techs, and other specialists to develop care plans, refer patients, and facilitate transfers or admissions. Documentation and charting Accurately document patient histories, interventions, responses, vital signs, and discharge instructions—maintaining compliance with legal and hospital standards. Patient and family communication Provide clear information, emotional support, and education while maintaining professionalism and empathy.
Infection control and department upkeep Maintain hygiene standards, properly clean and restock equipment, and ensure a safe environment to minimize infection risks. Discharge planning and referrals Assist in arranging home care, rehabilitation services, specialist follow-ups, or admissions to psychiatric units as needed.
Qualifications
Associate Degree in Nursing State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License BLS certification REQUIRED at time of hire ACLS & PALS required 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
What's around it?
Espanola, NM
Living costs about 8% below the US average