RN - Emergency Department

Presbyterian Healthcare Services • Rio Rancho, NM

6d • $40 - $58 • Onsite

About The Position

Build your Career. Make a Difference. Rust Medical Center is seeking a skilled Emergency Room (ER) Nurse to provide direct patient care to an assigned group of ED patients in a fast-paced environment and work alongside a team of dedicated healthcare professionals and make a difference in critical moments.
How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Nursing
• State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License
• BLS certification REQUIRED at time of hire
• Direct experience required

Responsibilities

• Triage and assessment: Quickly evaluate incoming patients to determine severity of illness or injury and prioritize care accordingly.
• Monitor vital signs and patient status: Regularly check and record vitals (blood pressure, pulse, respiration, temperature) and monitor any changes to detect early signs of deterioration.
• Stabilization and emergency interventions: Provide immediate treatments such as intravenous (IV) access, airway support (e.g., intubation, tracheotomy), immobilization of fractures, suturing, or hemorrhage control.
• Medication administration and treatments: Administer medications—including IVs, blood products, or prescribed therapies—ensuring correct dosing and timely delivery per physician orders.
• Diagnostic testing and interpretation: Perform or assist with lab draws, imaging, and other diagnostic procedures; gather and interpret results to inform care decisions.
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams: Work alongside physicians, paramedics, techs, and other specialists to develop care plans, refer patients, and facilitate transfers or admissions.
• Documentation and charting: Accurately document patient histories, interventions, responses, vital signs, and discharge instructions—maintaining compliance with legal and hospital standards.
• Patient and family communication: Provide clear information, emotional support, and education while maintaining professionalism and empathy.
• Infection control and department upkeep: Maintain hygiene standards, properly clean and restock equipment, and ensure a safe environment to minimize infection risks.
• Discharge planning and referrals: Assist in arranging home care, rehabilitation services, specialist follow-ups, or admissions to psychiatric units as needed.

Benefits

• 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
• Sign on and relocation bonuses available for qualified candidates.
• free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

What This Job Offers

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