RN - Emergency Department
About The Position
Presbyterian Hospital is seeking an Emergency Room Nurse to provide direct patient care and respond quickly to patients experiencing medical emergencies. Emergency Department nurses provide rapid, high-quality care in critical situations, from triage and assessment through stabilization, treatment, and discharge planning. The role includes working with physicians, paramedics, technicians, and other specialists to coordinate patient care. This is a full-time position with a 0.90 FTE and varied days and hours. The listed compensation range is $39.69 to $58.17. Sign-on and relocation bonuses are available for qualified candidates. Presbyterian offers educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement and scholarship opportunities. Additional offerings mentioned include a wearable staff-safety badge, shift and qualification differentials for eligible positions, malpractice liability insurance, loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department, and the EPIC electronic charting system. Employees can also access a wellness program with free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, and wellness challenges.
Requirements
- Associate Degree in Nursing.
- State of New Mexico or Compact State nursing license.
- BLS certification required at time of hire.
- ACLS certification required.
- PALS certification required.
Responsibilities
- Quickly evaluate incoming patients, determine the severity of illness or injury, and prioritize care.
- Regularly check and record vital signs and monitor patient status for signs of deterioration.
- Provide immediate treatments and emergency interventions, including IV access, airway support, fracture immobilization, suturing, and hemorrhage control.
- Administer medications, blood products, and prescribed therapies according to physician orders, ensuring correct dosing and timely delivery.
- Perform or assist with lab draws, imaging, and other diagnostic procedures, and gather and interpret results to inform care decisions.
- Collaborate with physicians, paramedics, technicians, and other specialists to develop care plans, make referrals, and facilitate transfers or admissions.
- Document patient histories, interventions, responses, vital signs, and discharge instructions in compliance with legal and hospital standards.
- Communicate clearly with patients and families, providing information, emotional support, and education with professionalism and empathy.
- Maintain hygiene standards, clean and restock equipment, and help ensure a safe environment that minimizes infection risks.
- Assist with discharge planning, including arranging home care, rehabilitation services, specialist follow-ups, or psychiatric-unit admissions.
Benefits
- Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement and scholarship opportunities.
- Wearable staff-safety badge that allows nurses to call discreetly 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.
- 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
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
