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Clinical Nurse I - Acute Pediatric

CHRISTUS Health

Santa Fe, New Mexico

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RNPediatricAcute Care

Posted Aug 3, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 3, 2026

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The Registered Nurse is a clinical practitioner who coordinates and implements patient care specific to the age of the patient population served on the assigned units. He/she ensures that quality care is provided in an efficient and safe manner, consistent with the unit's standards of care. Responsibilities include obtaining and recording initial assessments, developing and implementing individualized plans of care, performing Point of Care testing procedures, delegating unit work assignments, and participating in patient education and discharge planning.

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited program for Registered Nursing
  • Current New Mexico RN license or current Compact state license
  • BLS Certification required or within 2 weeks of hire date
  • All other required certifications must be obtained within 6 months of hire date
  • Current knowledge and skills appropriate to age/type of patient population served
  • Acute care experience
  • Working with pediatric populations

About the employer

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CHRISTUS Health
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CHRISTUS Health is a faith-based, not-for-profit Catholic health system with operations in San Antonio, TX, and globally. Led by President and CEO Ernie Sadau, the system has earned the prestigious 'Great Place to Work' national certification in consecutive years, with…

3.4 Google rating
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What reviewers appreciate

  • Great Place to Work certified with 83% employee approval rating, 24 points above typical U.S. company
  • Faith-based mission-driven culture with clear, well-communicated core values
  • Consecutive-year Great Place to Work certification indicates sustained employee satisfaction

What reviewers flag

  • Specific negative feedback from nurses was not captured in the provided research sources
  • Faith-based Catholic culture may not align with all nursing professionals' personal preferences or work style expectations
  • Job descriptions emphasize need to cope with and manage clinical contingencies, suggesting potentially demanding clinical environments
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Living in Santa Fe, NM

Santa Fe blends high-desert beauty with a renowned arts scene, adobe architecture, and a slow-paced, culturally rich lifestyle at 7,200 feet. Nurses drawn to the Canyon Road galleries, historic Plaza, and cooler mountain climate will find a close-knit community where outdoor recreation meets Southwestern charm.

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98.8
1% below the national average
Median gross rent
$1,463/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

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