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 Step-Down unit. The semi-specialized unit primarily cares 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. The team provides quality, patient-focused care through a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach, including professional inpatient care and personalized discharge planning to address outpatient needs.

Applications are welcome from new graduates and experienced RNs. New graduates may participate in the mandatory Nurse Residency Program, which includes monthly seminars led by the Nurse Residency Team, peer-to-peer debriefing sessions, support groups and mentoring, and rounding. The program is designed to support the transition into nursing practice.

This is a full-time, 0.90 FTE position working 12-hour night shifts at Rust Medical Center, 2400 Unser Blvd SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124.

Requirements

• Minimum associate degree from an accredited academic nursing program; a nursing degree from an accredited program is preferred.
• Registered Nurse credential and a New Mexico or Compact State nursing license.
• BLS certification required at the time of hire.

Nice To Haves

• New graduates and experienced RNs are welcome to apply.
• New graduates have the opportunity to participate in the Nurse Residency Program.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized, patient-focused care to cardiac patients requiring telemetry monitoring for cardiovascular disorders, including cardiac 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 inpatient care and personalized discharge planning to address patients’ outpatient needs.

Benefits

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement and scholarship opportunities.
• Staff Safety wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern.
• Shift 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, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, and wellness challenges.
• Nurse Residency Program support for new graduates, including 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