RN - Cardiac Progressive Care

Presbyterian System Services • Rio Rancho, NM

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Rust Medical Center is hiring a Registered Nurse for its Cardiac Progressive Care (Cardiac Step-Down) unit. The semi-specialized unit cares primarily for cardiac patients who require telemetry monitoring for cardiovascular disorders, including cardiac arrhythmias and heart failure. Patients recovering from myocardial infarction, coronary intervention, and electrophysiology procedures are also cared for on the unit. Care is delivered through a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach, with professional patient care during the inpatient stay and personalized discharge planning to support outpatient needs.

Applications are welcome from new graduates and experienced RNs. New graduates may participate in a mandatory residency program featuring monthly seminars led by the Nurse Residency Team, peer-to-peer debriefing sessions, support groups and mentoring, and rounding. The position is full-time, with a 0.90 FTE and 12-hour day shifts.

Requirements

• Associate degree in nursing; a degree from an accredited academic nursing program is preferred.
• Registered Nurse license in New Mexico or a compact state.
• BLS certification required at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized, patient-focused care to cardiac patients requiring telemetry monitoring for cardiovascular disorders, including arrhythmias and heart failure.
• Care for patients recovering from myocardial infarction, coronary intervention, and electrophysiology procedures.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide quality care.
• Provide professional patient care during inpatient stays.
• Develop personalized discharge plans to address patients' outpatient needs.

Benefits

• Tuition and certification reimbursement.
• Scholarship opportunities.
• Staff Safety wearable badge that enables nurses to quickly and discreetly call 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.
• Employee wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, and wellness challenges.
• Nurse residency program for new graduates, including monthly seminars, peer-to-peer debriefing, support groups and mentoring, and rounding.

What This Job Offers

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