RN - Neuro Step Down
Presbyterian Hospital
Posted Oct 30 · New grads welcomed
- Pay
- Not posted
- Shift and hours
- 12-hour days
- Unit and setting
- Stepdown
- License
- RN licenseRegistered Nurse-NM *State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed, residency program
- License
- Registered Nurse-NM *State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License Check your license
- Certification
- BLS certification REQUIRED at time of hire.
- Experience
- 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.
- Also asks
- We're all about well-being, starting with yours.
- Also asks
- 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.
- Also asks
- Learn more about our employee benefits.
- Also asks
- About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
- Also asks
- Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.
- Also asks
- AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.
- Also asks
- Compensation Disclaimer
- Also asks
- We're Determined to Support New Mexico's Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Preferred
- Education
- Associate Degree in Nursing or above required.*Degree from accredited academic nursing program preferred
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates. See program calendars.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies →4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs →2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questions →Around graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license →
Pay isn’t listed.
Support on this unit
The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.
- Orientation
- Residency program
The workplace
Your fit
Questions to ask
- 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?
- What preceptor time and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
On your path
Telemetry is open from year one. One of the most open front doors in acute care; ACLS and rhythm.
Original listing
Posted on Presbyterian System Services’ careers page.
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Location Address
1100 Central Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106-4930
Compensation Pay Range
Minimum Offer $39.69 Maximum Offer $58.17
Summary
Love where you work... Our Neuro Step Down unit is hiring an RN looking to specialize in Neuro. 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. 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
- Job Exempt: No
- Work Shift: 12 Hour Days (United States of America)
Responsibilities
The Neuro Step Down Unit is hiring a nurse ( RN ) to join their dedicated team of high-performing nurses that provide exceptional patient care within their 29-bed unit. This unit is highly specialized neurology Step-Down, dedicated to the special care required for patients who are recovering from neurosurgery , or neurological injuries – to include psych patients. Joint Commission-Accredited Primary Step-Down.
Qualifications
Associate Degree in Nursing or above required.*Degree from accredited academic nursing program preferred Registered Nurse-NM *State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License 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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