RN - Emergency Department
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center is seeking a skilled Emergency Room (ER) Nurse to provide direct patient care and who can act quickly to treat patients suffering from medical emergencies.
Posted Oct 13 · New grads welcomed
- Shift and hours
- 12-hour · nights Work Shift: 12 Hour Nights (United States of America)
- Unit and setting
- Emergency Department · Hospitalwho can act quickly to treat patients suffering from medical emergencies.
- License
- RN license State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing LicenseNew Mexico or compact state nursing license
- Term
- Permanent Type of Opportunity: Full timeFull time
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed, residency program We welcome applications from both new graduates and experienced RNs!
- License
- New Mexico or compact state nursing license State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License Check your license
- Certification
- BLS at time of hire BLS certification REQUIRED at time of hire
- Certification
- ACLS ACLS & PALS required
- Certification
- PALS
- Education
- Associate Degree in Nursing
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies →4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs →2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questions →Around graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license →
Why start this early?
Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- Below most New Mexico staff postingsNew Mexico staff postings that state pay run $33/hr to $59/hr, the middle half $45/hr to $51/hr, across 422 postings.
- Night differential
- Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions) Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
- Extra pay
- night/weekend, education, certification and lead-role differentialsfor eligible positions
- Bonus
- sign-on and relocation bonuses Sign on and relocation bonuses available for qualified candidates .for qualified candidates
- Pay reviews
- range set by experience, training, internal equity and business needs
Benefits
- Benefitstuition and certification reimbursement, scholarshipsEducational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
- BenefitsStaff Safety wearable badgeStaff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
- Benefitsmalpractice liability insuranceMalpractice liability insurance
- Benefitsloan forgiveness through New Mexico Higher Education DepartmentLoan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
- BenefitsNurse Residency ProgramThe Nurse Residency Program is an added benefit designed to support your transition into practice.
- Benefitswellness program with free gyms, nutrition coaching and mindfulness resources
More benefits (4)
- Tuition and certification reimbursement
- Scholarship opportunities
- Night and weekend differentials
- Wellness program
The role and schedule
- Charting
- Epic EPIC electronic charting system
- Day to day
- triage and prioritize incoming patients Quickly evaluate incoming patients to determine severity of illness or injury and prioritize care accordingly.
- Day to day
- vital signs and early deterioration monitoring Regularly check and record vitals (blood pressure, pulse, respiration, temperature) and monitor any changes to detect early signs of deterioration.
- Day to day
- immediate emergency interventions Provide immediate treatments such as intravenous (IV) access, airway support (e.g., intubation, tracheotomy), immobilization of fractures, suturing, or hemorrhage control.
- Day to day
- medication administration Administer medications-including IVs, blood products, or prescribed therapies-ensuring correct dosing and timely delivery per physician orders.
- Day to day
- diagnostic testing and result interpretation Perform or assist with lab draws, imaging, and other diagnostic procedures; gather and interpret results to inform care decisions.
- Day to day
- collaboration with physicians, paramedics and specialists Work alongside physicians, paramedics, techs, and other specialists to develop care plans, refer patients, and facilitate transfers or admissions.
- Day to day
- charting and documentation Accurately document patient histories, interventions, responses, vital signs, and discharge instructions-maintaining compliance with legal and hospital standards.
- Day to day
- patient and family communication Provide clear information, emotional support, and education while maintaining professionalism and empathy.
- Day to day
- infection control and equipment restocking Maintain hygiene standards, properly clean and restock equipment, and ensure a safe environment to minimize infection risks.
- Day to day
- discharge planning and referrals Assist in arranging home care, rehabilitation services, specialist follow-ups, or admissions to psychiatric units as needed.
- Weekends
- Weekends required
- Details
- mandatory residency program for new graduates New graduates have the opportunity to participate in our mandatory residency program
Support on this unit
The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.
- Orientation
- Residency program
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through the pay period for the posted pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What preceptor time and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
On your path
Emergency is open from year one. Fellowships take new grads. Watch their application dates.
Original listing
Posted on Presbyterian System Services’ careers page.
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Location Address
4801 Beckner Road Santa Fe, NM 87507
Compensation Pay Range
Minimum Offer $39.69 Maximum Offer $58.17
Summary
Build your Career. Make a Difference. Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center is seeking a skilled Emergency Room (ER) Nurse to provide direct patient care and who can act quickly to treat patients suffering from medical emergencies. 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
Emergency Department (ED) nurses play a vital role in providing rapid, high-quality care in critical situations. Here are the core responsibilities you can expect in this role: Triage and assessment Quickly evaluate incoming patients to determine severity of illness or injury and prioritize care accordingly. Monitor vital signs and patient status Regularly check and record vitals (blood pressure, pulse, respiration, temperature) and monitor any changes to detect early signs of deterioration.
Stabilization and emergency interventions Provide immediate treatments such as intravenous (IV) access, airway support (e.g., intubation, tracheotomy), immobilization of fractures, suturing, or hemorrhage control. Medication administration and treatments Administer medications—including IVs, blood products, or prescribed therapies—ensuring correct dosing and timely delivery per physician orders. Diagnostic testing and interpretation Perform or assist with lab draws, imaging, and other diagnostic procedures; gather and interpret results to inform care decisions.
Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams Work alongside physicians, paramedics, techs, and other specialists to develop care plans, refer patients, and facilitate transfers or admissions. Documentation and charting Accurately document patient histories, interventions, responses, vital signs, and discharge instructions—maintaining compliance with legal and hospital standards. Patient and family communication Provide clear information, emotional support, and education while maintaining professionalism and empathy.
Infection control and department upkeep Maintain hygiene standards, properly clean and restock equipment, and ensure a safe environment to minimize infection risks. Discharge planning and referrals Assist in arranging home care, rehabilitation services, specialist follow-ups, or admissions to psychiatric units as needed. Sign on and relocation bonuses available for qualified candidates .
Qualifications
Associate Degree in Nursing State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License BLS certification REQUIRED at time of hire ACLS & PALS required 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
What's around it?
Santa Fe, NMFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about the same as the US average
- Median rent
- $1,463/mo
- Household income
- $73,482/yr, all local households, not nurse pay