RN - Cardiac Cath Lab/Electrophysiology/CVL
Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Cardiology · Interventional Cardiology
Sign-on bonusPosted Jul 13 · Not open to new grads
- Unit
- Cath-Lab
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 5+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- $7/hr below the median
- Sign-on bonus
- $22,500
The median for Cardiology in New Mexico is $47/hr, across 10 postings.
About this role
Presbyterian is hiring a skilled and dedicated Cath Lab Registered Nurse (RN) to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cardiovascular care and be committed to providing high-quality patient care in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. Duties include patient assessment, administration of medications, moderate sedation, hemodynamic monitoring, circulating and scrubbing during EP procedures and other procedures scheduled in invasive procedure labs.
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“0-2 years of CVL experience: $12,500 (2-year commitment) 3-4 years of CVL experience: $17,500 (2-year commitment) 5+ years of CVL experience: $22,500 (3-year commitment) +Relocation bonus of up to $6,000 for nurses relo…” · from this posting
Requirements
- RN license
- Associate Degree in Nursing, BSN preferred
- State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License
- BLS Certification required at time of hire
- Previous CVL or critical care experience preferred
- RN License
- Cardiac catheterization lab equipment experience
- Hemodynamic monitoring system experience
- Patient sedation monitoring
Benefits
- Educational and career development options including tuition and certification reimbursement
- Scholarship opportunities
- Staff Safety wearable badge
- Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and lead roles
- Malpractice liability insurance
- Loan forgiveness through New Mexico Higher Education Department
- EPIC electronic charting system
- Wellness program including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges
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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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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Cardiac is a specialty you move into. Start on tele or stepdown; cath lab and CVICU usually come later.
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- Can you walk me through base pay range, differentials, and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
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- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
