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RN - Cardiac Step Down

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Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Telemetry · Cardiology · Cardiovascular Care

Still listed, seen last week · Posted Jul 13 · New grads welcomed

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Role

Orientation
Residency program
Term
Full Time
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN
Experience
New graduates

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
$7/hr below the median
This role$40/hr
Cardiology in New Mexico$47/hr

The median for Cardiology in New Mexico is $47/hr, across 10 postings.

About this role

Location Address

1100 Central Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106-4930

Compensation Pay Range

Minimum Offer $39.69 Maximum Offer $58.17

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Summary

Where you work matters... Presbyterian is hiring an RN for their Cardiac Step Down unit.

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 Nights (United States of America)

Responsibilities

Presbyterian is looking for an RN for our Cardiac Step Down unit. This unit is comprised of a

38-bed unit committed to the health of our patients by providing the highest level of care using a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach. The unit provides patient-focused, specialized care to patients requiring telemetry monitoring for various cardiovascular disorders, including cardiac arrhythmias and heart failure. Patients recovering from myocardial infarction, coronary intervention, pacemaker implantation and electrophysiology procedures are also cared for on this unit.

Our unit also has approximately 50% regular progressive care-type patients. Cardiac Progressive Unit provides quality care to all its patient populations through a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach. Comprehensive, professional patient care is provided during the inpatient stay, followed by personalized discharge planning to meet outpatient needs.

Work

schedule

0.9 FTE (36 hours/week)

12-hour Nights, 7:00pm – 7:00am

Non-Exempt

Qualifications

  • Associates degree in Nursing required.
  • State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License Academic Preparation:
  • Degree from accredited academic nursing program preferred
  • Required Certification from either AHA, ASHI, or Red Cross
  • BLS: All RN roles
  • ACLS: Emergency Department, Critical Care, Cardiovascular Lab, GI Lab, Interventional Radiology, Progressive Care, Surgical Services Pre-Op and Recovery Room
  • NRP: Family Birthing Center, Labor and Delivery, Neonatal Intensive Care, Mother/Baby Care
  • PALS: Children Services, Cardiovascular Lab, Emergency Department, GI Lab, Interventional Radiology, Surgical Services Pre-Op and Recovery Room

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

  • Associates degree in Nursing required.
  • State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License Academic Preparation:
  • Degree from accredited academic nursing program preferred
  • Required Certification from either AHA, ASHI, or Red Cross
  • BLS: All RN roles
  • ACLS: Emergency Department, Critical Care, Cardiovascular Lab, GI Lab, Interventional Radiology, Progressive Care, Surgical Services Pre-Op and Recovery Room
  • NRP: Family Birthing Center, Labor and Delivery, Neonatal Intensive Care, Mother/Baby Care
  • PALS: Children Services, Cardiovascular Lab, Emergency Department, GI Lab, Interventional Radiology, Surgical Services Pre-Op and Recovery Room

Benefits

  • Educational and career development options
  • 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

Place

City
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Median rent
$1,145/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$68,317/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

Metro price level
4% below the national average

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.

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Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities.

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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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Telemetry is open from year one. One of the most open front doors in acute care; ACLS and rhythm.

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