Charge Nurse - Vascular Cardiac Unit
Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Albuquerque, New Mexico
RN · Progressive Care
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
Our Vascular Cardiac Unit is seeking a skilled nurse ready to grow into a leader role. 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.
This unit is dedicated to providing high quality, patient centered care for individuals undergoing cardiothoracic and vascular procedures including surgical interventions as well as general progressive patients. Currently a 24-bed unit, with expansion planned to 36 beds across 2 units.
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“Qualifications: Experience: Minimum One year of nursing experience required Specialty Certifications: Specialty Certifications in area of practice preferred Education: Essential: * Ass” · from this posting
Requirements
- Minimum one year of nursing experience
- Associate Degree
- ACLS Certification
- Registered Nurse License - State of New Mexico or Compact State
- Degree from accredited academic nursing program
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 New Mexico Higher Education Department
- Wellness program including free on-site and community-based gyms
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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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…
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Cardiac is a specialty you move into. Start on tele or stepdown; cath lab and CVICU usually come later.
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