RN - ICU - Rust

Presbyterian System Services • Rio Rancho, NM

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Presbyterian Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse to join its Intensive Care Unit. The role provides care to acutely and critically ill patients and combines complex clinical responsibilities with empathy and support for patients and families. The position is full time, with an FTE of 0.90, and has varied days and hours. It is non-exempt and located at 2400 Unser Blvd SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124. The compensation range is $39.69 to $58.17.

Presbyterian Healthcare Services is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system founded in New Mexico in 1908. It includes nine hospitals, a statewide health plan, and a growing multi-specialty medical group. The organization has nearly 14,000 employees, including more than 1,600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses, and serves more than 580,000 health plan members statewide.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Nursing.
• State of New Mexico or Compact State nursing license.
• BLS certification required at time of hire.

Nice To Haves

• One year of telemetry and RN experience is highly preferred.
• CCRN certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Continuously assess and monitor patients’ vital signs, symptoms, and overall condition.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments, including IV therapy and sedation.
• Respond promptly to life-threatening situations such as cardiac arrest, respiratory failure, or shock.
• Assist with and interpret diagnostic tests, including blood work, imaging, and EKGs.
• Operate and manage ventilators, infusion pumps, and other critical-care devices.
• Maintain detailed and accurate patient records, including treatment plans and progress notes.
• Coordinate care with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Provide emotional support and educate patients’ families about conditions and treatments.
• Follow infection-control protocols to prevent the spread of infection in the ICU.

Benefits

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement and scholarship opportunities.
• Staff Safety wearable badge for discreetly calling for help when safety is a concern.
• Differentials for night and weekend shifts, higher education, certifications, and various lead roles for eligible positions.
• Malpractice liability insurance.
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department.
• EPIC electronic charting system.
• Wellness program with free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, and wellness challenges.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree