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RN - Acute Step Down Unit

Presbyterian Healthcare Services·Rio Rancho, New Mexico

$40 - $54/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 6 days ago
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About the role

Provide complex 24-hour care and continuous monitoring for adult patients in a fast-paced Progressive Care Unit. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver life-saving interventions and educate patients and their families.

Location Address: 2400 Unser Blvd Rio Rancho, NM 87124

Compensation Pay Range

Minimum Offer $39.69 Maximum Offer $58.17

Summary

Rust Medical Center is seeking an RN for their acute step down...

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 [https://hed.nm.gov/financial-aid/loan-repayment-programs/health-professional]
  • EPIC electronic charting system

Type of Opportunity

  • Full time
  • FTE: 0.90
  • Job
  • Exempt:
  • No
  • Work
  • Shift: Varied Days and Hours (United States of America)

Responsibilities

  • Our step-down Progressive Care Unit cares for a variety of adult patients and conditions who require monitoring but does not warrant care in the Intensive Care Unit.
  • Many of our patients require continuous monitoring and complex 24-hour care while working with specialized equipment in a fast-paced environment requiring highly skilled, proactive, and dedicated nurses.
  • The unit cares for patients with complications from chronic diseases such as diabetes, to post-op orthopedic patients, evaluation of those with cardiac changes, providing life saving interventions, collaborating with other specialties, and educating patients and family members.
  • Our unit features large private rooms each with standard lift equipment and bedside computers that allow physicians and nurses instant access to medical records at bedside.
  • Collaboration, teamwork and attentiveness to the needs of each patient are key components to the excellent care provided to our patient populations at Rust Medical Center.
  • We are growing quickly and care deeply about the development of our team, both professionally and personally, and was named one of the top five general acute care hospitals.
  • We value optimism, compassion, teamwork, and above all, we are united by our shared commitment to putting patients first

Sign on and relocation bonuses available for qualified candidates.

This evergreen posting supports ongoing and future hiring needs.

Qualifications

Education

  • Minimum
  • Associate
  • Degree: Degree from accredited academic nursing program preferred

Education specialization

• Nursing

Credentials

  • Registered Nurse-NM
  • State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License Academic Preparation:

BLS certification REQUIRED at time of hire.

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. [https://www.phs.org/careers/why-work-with-us/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

Requirements

Requires a Registered Nurse license in New Mexico or a Compact State and a minimum of an Associate Degree in Nursing. BLS certification is mandatory at the time of hire.

  • associate degree
  • Teamwork
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Collaboration
  • Patient Education
  • Acute Care
  • Complex Care
  • Epic Electronic Charting
  • Life Saving Interventions

Benefits

  • Wellness Program
  • Sign On Bonus
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Loan Forgiveness
  • Nurse Residency Program
  • Scholarship Opportunities
  • Relocation Bonus
  • Certification Reimbursement
  • Nutrition Coaching
  • Malpractice Liability Insurance
  • Mindfulness and Meditation Resources
  • Staff Safety Wearable Badges
  • On-site and Community Gyms
  • Night and Weekend Shift Differentials

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$40 - $54/hr
Location
Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Posted
Jul 22, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian Healthcare Services exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a 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...

Salary listed on 396 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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New Mexico nursing roles stay in steady demand

In New Mexico, nursing roles that support home health, long-term care, and developmentally disabled patients are often in steady demand, especially when agencies need licensed RNs who can work independently. These positions are competitive because employers value a current New Mexico RN license, a valid driver’s license, required insurance, and experience in related care settings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm the original posting for any scheduling, documentation, or travel expectations before applying.

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