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Presbyterian System Services

RN - Neuro Step Down

Albuquerque, New Mexico

$39.69–$58.17/hr

About $83k–$121k/yr

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Posted Aug 20, 2026 · Last seen active Sep 1, 2026

What this means for you

Presbyterian System Services is hiring for its own floors — no agency between you and the manager. The posted pay pencils out to roughly $83k–$121k a year. It's a night shift — quieter halls, a tighter crew, and your daylight hours back.

What the listing says

Shift
Nights · 12-hour
Weekends, holidays, call
Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
Orientation & support
Residency program
EHR & union
EHR: Epic

About this role

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Location Address: 1100 Central Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106-4930 Compensation Pay Range: Minimum Offer $0.00 Maximum Offer $0.00 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 Nights (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. Work schedule: 0.9 FTE (36 hours/week) Day Shift and Night Shift Available 12-hour Nights, 7:00pm – 7:00am 12-hour Days, 7:00am - 7:00pm Non-Exempt 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

Skills for this role

Direct patient careNeurosurgery recoveryNeurological carePatient treatment

Certifications

BLS

Requirements

  • RN
  • Direct patient care
  • Nursing
  • 12 hour shift
  • Wellness program
  • RN License
  • BLS Certification
  • PCU
  • Working with individuals in post-surgery recovery

About the employer

Presbyterian System Services
Hospital

Presbyterian System Services operates in Ruidoso, New Mexico (88345), providing healthcare services across multiple care settings including acute hospital care, ambulatory/outpatient services, and pediatric nursing. The system appears to offer nursing roles across the care continuum. Nursing roles at Presbyterian…

What reviewers appreciate

  • Structured nursing leadership team with clear roles and hierarchy (Nursing Director, RN Manager, Assistant Manager, Charge RN)
  • Culture explicitly promoting teamwork, professionalism, and mutual respect
  • Variety of nursing practice settings available including acute step-down, ambulatory triage, and pediatric care

What reviewers flag

  • Step-down unit manages high acuity patients, which may involve elevated clinical intensity and stress
  • Charge RN role combines supervisory duties with potential direct patient care, creating dual responsibilities
  • Ambulatory nursing roles require managing multiple functions simultaneously (walk-in triage, telephone triage, case management, PCP panel coordination)
teamworkprofessionalismmutual respectcompassionatefamily-centeredevidence-based

Living in Albuquerque, NM

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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Metro price level · Albuquerque area
4% below the national average
BEA index 95.5 (100 = national)
Median gross rent
$1,145/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income
$68,317/yr
all local households, not nurse pay

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

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  • Can you walk me through the base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for 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?
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