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RN - Neuro/Bariatric Step Down

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 nursing care for a 48-bed step down unit treating patients with neurologic conditions, stroke, and post-bariatric surgery. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including social workers and therapists to ensure comprehensive patient recovery.

Location Address: 2400 Unser Blvd Rio Rancho, NM 87124

Compensation Pay Range

Minimum Offer $39.69 Maximum Offer $58.17

Summary

Love where you work... Rust Medical Center is hiring an RN for their Neuro and Bariatric unit.

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: 12 Hour Nights (United States of America)

Responsibilities

  • We are hiring an RN for our 48 bed, step down unit.
  • Our unit treats a wide variety of patients including those with Stroke, CHF, GI, Renal, Neurologic conditions, patients in respiratory distress, Neuro, and post bariatric surgery patients.
  • We work with interdisciplinary teams such as social workers, PT/OT, Case Managers, and outpatient services.
  • The biggest focus on our unit is a warm welcoming culture that understands the importance of work life balance.
  • We are a family oriented unit that believes in supporting one another, with lots of opportunity for growth as you build your critical thinking skills in our fast paced environment.

Both Day and Night shifts available

Sign on and relocation bonuses available for qualified candidates.

This evergreen posting supports ongoing and future hiring needs.

Qualifications

  • Minimum Associate Degree: Degree from accredited academic nursing program preferred
  • Registered Nurse-NM License
  • 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 BLS certification at the time of hire. An Associate Degree from an accredited nursing program is the minimum requirement.

  • associate degree
  • Patient Care
  • Critical Thinking
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Electronic Charting
  • Respiratory Distress Management
  • Stroke Management
  • Neurologic Care
  • Bariatric Post-Surgical Care

Benefits

  • Wellness Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Loan Forgiveness
  • Sign-on Bonus
  • 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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