RN - Acute Step Down Unit
About The Position
Rust Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse for its acute step-down Progressive Care Unit. The unit cares for adult patients who require monitoring and complex 24-hour care but do not require Intensive Care Unit treatment. Nurses work in a fast-paced environment with specialized equipment and provide care to patients with complications from chronic diseases, post-operative orthopedic needs, and cardiac changes. The role includes providing life-saving interventions, collaborating with other specialties, and educating patients and family members. The unit has large private rooms with standard lift equipment and bedside computers for access to medical records. Collaboration, teamwork, attentiveness, and a commitment to putting patients first are central to the work. Applications are welcome from new graduates and experienced RNs. New graduates may participate in the mandatory Nurse Residency Program, which offers monthly seminars, peer-to-peer debriefing, support groups and mentoring, and rounding. The position is full-time, with a 0.90 FTE and 12-hour night shifts. Sign-on and relocation bonuses are available for qualified candidates. The compensation range is $39.69 to $58.17.
Requirements
- Associate degree in nursing from an accredited academic nursing program; a degree from an accredited academic nursing program is preferred.
- Registered Nurse license from New Mexico or a Compact State.
- BLS certification required at the time of hire.
Responsibilities
- Provide monitoring and complex 24-hour care to adult step-down patients who do not require ICU care.
- Care for patients with complications from chronic diseases, post-operative orthopedic needs, and cardiac changes.
- Provide life-saving interventions.
- Collaborate with other specialties and members of the care team.
- Educate patients and family members.
- Remain attentive to patient needs and contribute to collaborative, team-based care.
Benefits
- Nurse Residency Program for new graduates, including seminars, peer-to-peer debriefing, support groups and mentoring, and rounding.
- Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement and scholarship opportunities.
- Staff Safety wearable badge to discreetly call for help when safety is a concern.
- Differentials for night and weekend shifts, higher education, certifications, and eligible lead roles.
- Malpractice liability insurance.
- Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department.
- Wellness program with free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, and wellness challenges.
- Sign-on and relocation bonuses for qualified candidates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
