Employer
Presbyterian System Services
RN - Neuro Step Down
Albuquerque, New Mexico
$39.69–$58.17/hr
About $83k–$121k/yr
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“We welcome applications from both new graduates and experienced RNs!” · from this posting
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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Skills for this role
Certifications
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 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)
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.
- 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
On your path
Telemetry is open from year one. One of the most open front doors in acute care; ACLS and rhythm.
Worth asking
The posting doesn’t answer these. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.
- 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?