RN - Vascular Cardiac Unit
Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Telemetry · Progressive Care
Posted Jul 13
- Unit
- Stepdown
What the listing says
Role
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- $8/hr below the median
The median for Progressive Care in New Mexico is $48/hr, across 8 postings.
About this role
Responsible for utilizing the nursing process to provide direct patient care to an assigned group of patients during a shift. Responsible for prioritizing the delivery of direct nursing care using time and resources efficiently integrating a standards-based framework model. Presbyterian is hiring an RN for our Cardiac Vascular Unit. 36 bed unit committed to the health of our patients. Progressive care unit is a step-down unit in the Heart and Vascular program dedicated to special care for patients recovering from vascular/cardiac surgeries. Telemetry acuity unit.
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Requirements
- Associate's degree in Nursing
- State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License
- BLS Certification
- ACLS Certification
- NRP Certification
- PALS Certification
- Telemetry
- Cardiac and Vascular knowledge
Benefits
- Educational and career development options
- Tuition and certification reimbursement
- Scholarship opportunities
- Staff Safety wearable badge
- Differentials for night/weekend shifts
- 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
- 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 and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
