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Charge Nurse - Neuro/Bariatric Step Down — Presbyterian Healthcare Services | Nursing Mastery

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Posted Jul 13, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 14, 2026

What this might mean for you

Presbyterian Healthcare Services is hiring for its own floors — no agency between you and the manager. The posted pay pencils out to roughly $89k–$118k a year.

About this role

Charge RN for a 48 bed step down unit. Under the direction of the Nursing Director, works with the Department RN Manager and RN Assistant Manager as part of the management/leadership team to provide clinical and operational shift supervision of care processes including patient flow, exceptional care experiences, quality processes, patient safety, and direction of unit staff. The unit treats a wide variety of patients including those with Stroke, CHF, GI, Renal, Neurologic conditions, patients in respiratory distress, Neuro, and post bariatric surgery patients.

Skills for this role

clinical and operational shift supervisionpatient flowquality processespatient safetydirection of unit staff

Requirements

Minimum one year of nursing experience
Associate Degree from accredited academic nursing program
Registered Nurse licensure - State of New Mexico or Compact State
ACLS Certification

Benefits

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
Wellness program including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges

About the employer

Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Hospital

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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Living in Rio Rancho, NM

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.

Cost of living in New Mexico: 93.3; 7% below the national average
RN pay, New Mexico average: $94k; mean annual wage

State-level figures. Becker's Hospital Review (BLS OEWS May 2024 wages · World Population Review 2024 cost index)

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$42.69–$56.55/hr

Posted pay · approx. $89k–$118k/yr

Charge Nurse - Neuro/Bariatric Step Down

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