Registered Nurse, RN
Albuquerque Hghts HC and Rehab
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Posted Aug 22 · New grads welcomed · reported
- Shift
- 12-hour nights
- Unit
- Psych
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 12-hour nights
- Term
- Permanent
- Practice
- Union position
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- New graduates
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- Also stated
- $47/hr
- Shift differential
- +$4/hr
The median for nursing in New Mexico is $35/hr, across 121 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Overview
Albuquerque Heights Healthcare is now hiring
Now Hiring Registered Nurses (RNs & LPNs)!
New Pay rates
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✨ Full time/Part time
Night 12-hour shifts
Weekend Warrior: Work only Saturday & Sunday 12hr
$4.00/hour Weekend Warrior
- Shift Differential
Ask about our Mod Comp Differential!
Earn an extra $500 every 90 days with our Attendance Bonus!
❤️ Join a supportive team and make a difference every day.
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At Genesis Healthcare, we are dedicated to improving the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality care and exceptional service. As a leading provider in the long-term care industry, we believe in fostering a collaborative, inclusive and supportive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer opportunities for growth, development, and advancement in a range of roles. Join us in our mission to enhance the well-being of our patients and residents while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.
Responsibilities
Change the lives of our patients/residents and at the same time enjoy the rewards of fully knowing your patients/residents and their families as a Registered Nurse - RN. You will provide care for a variety of patients/residents with an array of complex diagnoses leading to enhanced knowledge and skills in many different areas.
Position Highlights
- Perform nursing assessments and collaborate with the nursing team, other disciplines, patients, and families to develop effective plans of care.
- Establish realistic, measurable short- and long-term patient goals with interventions put in place as needs arise to minimize rehospitalizations and continued evaluation of outcomes.
- Administer medications and performs treatments per physician orders.
- Delegate patient care responsibilities to staff and supervise them to ensure that tasks and interventions are implemented.
- Communicate patient information with assigned staff and between shifts.
Qualifications
- Must be a graduate of an approved school of nursing and currently licensed by the State Board of Nursing
- CPR Certification is required
Benefits
- Variable compensation plans
- Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program to support mental health
- Employee Foundation to financially assist through unforeseen hardships
- Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off
- Free 24/7 virtual health care provided by licensed doctors for all Anthem medically-enrolled employees and their immediate family members
- On-Demand Pay Program that allows for instant access to a portion of the money you’ve already earned
We also offer several voluntary insurances such as
- Pet Insurance
- Term and Whole Life Insurance
- Short-term Disability
- Hospital Indemnity
- Personal Accident
- Critical Illness
- Cancer Coverage
Restrictions apply based on collective bargaining agreements, applicable state law and factors such as pay classification, job grade, location, and length of service.
Posted Salary Range: USD $41.00 - USD $47.00 /Hr.
Sourced from a public job board.
Requirements
- Must be a graduate of an approved school of nursing and currently licensed by the State Board of Nursing
- CPR Certification is required
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.
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You walk into a Genesis long-term care and rehab floor in Albuquerque, not a hospital tower. Your assignment is residents with a mix of complex diagnoses — you assess, you delegate the care tasks, and you supervise staff so the…
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Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.
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