RN - Cardiac Critical Care
Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Albuquerque, New Mexico
$39.69–$58.17/hr
Posted pay
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Posted Aug 3, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 4, 2026
What the posting states
- Base pay
- $39.69–$58.17/hr
About this role
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Requirements
- Associate Degree in Nursing
- State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License or Compact Licensure
- BLS certification REQUIRED at time of hire
- Acute care experience
- 12 hour shift
- On call
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 the New Mexico Higher Education Department
- EPIC electronic charting system
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…
What reviewers appreciate
- Educational and career development options including tuition and certification reimbursement plus scholarship opportunities
- Staff safety initiatives including a wearable badge allowing nurses to discreetly call for help
- Shift differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications, and lead roles
What reviewers flag
- As the largest private employer in New Mexico with over 11,000 employees, nurses may experience bureaucracy typical of large health systems
- No specific negative review content was captured in the provided research data to identify further drawbacks
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
- 95.5
- 4% below the national average
- Median gross rent
- $1,145/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
On your path
ICU / Critical Care is a first-year unit lane. The classic route: base year, then transfer in.
Worth asking
The posting doesn’t answer these. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.
- Can you walk me through the 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?
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