Charge Nurse - Progressive Care
Albuquerque, New Mexico
RN · PCU · Acute Medical Step-Down
Posted Jul 13 · Not open to new grads
- Unit
- Stepdown
What the listing says
Role
- On the floor
- Charge shifts
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 1+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- $5/hr below the median
The median for Progressive Care in New Mexico is $48/hr, across 8 postings.
About this role
Acute Step down is looking for a skilled nurse for a charge RN position. Charge RN will work under the direction of the Nursing Director, works with the Department RN Manager and RN Assistant Manager as a part of the management/leadership team to provide clinical and operational shift supervision of care processes which includes patient flow, exceptional care experiences, quality processes, patient safety, and direction of unit staff in designated service area(s). May provide direct patient care. The Acute Medical Step-Down unit at Presbyterian Hospital provides care for high acuity patients within a culture that promotes teamwork, professionalism, and mutual respect.
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Requirements
- Minimum One year of nursing experience required
- Associate Degree in Nursing minimum from an accredited academic nursing program
- State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License
- BLS certification REQUIRED at time of hire
- ACLS certification
- Specialty Certifications in area of practice preferred
Benefits
- Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
- Staff Safety wearable badge
- Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles
- Malpractice liability insurance
- Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
- EPIC electronic charting system
- Wellness program including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges
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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Telemetry is open from year one. One of the most open front doors in acute care; ACLS and rhythm.
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