RN - New Grad Residency
About The Position
Presbyterian Hospital is hiring New Grad nurses for our hospitals in Albuquerque and Rio Rancho, New Mexico. How you grow, learn and thrive matters here. Presbyterian provides a year-long Transition to Practice Nurse Residency Program for newly graduated nurses who are interested in starting their professional career. The program has shown to improve engagement and retention by providing a strong nursing foundation for quality nursing practice. Residents will obtain continuing education credits upon completion of the program. Students approaching graduation and newly licensed nurses, graduating from an accredited college, within 12 months are welcome to apply. Qualified candidates must have a current New Mexico RN license and an associate’s degree in nursing or higher (BSN preferred). Residents will be hired as full-time nursing staff “in training” with full benefits. Hours will be variable and at various sites. Program participation is a requirement at Presbyterian Hospital, Presbyterian Kaseman Hospital, Presbyterian Rust Medical Center, PRESNow locations and Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center in the following units: Critical Care, Emergency Department, Progressive Care, Medical/Surgical Care, Family Birthing and Mother/Baby Care, Pediatric Care Unit, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Inpatient Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Inpatient Hematology/Oncology, Operating Room. Sign on and relocation bonuses available for qualified candidates. This evergreen posting supports ongoing and future hiring needs.
Requirements
- Current New Mexico RN license or Compact State Nursing License.
- Associate’s degree in nursing or higher (BSN preferred) from an accredited academic nursing program.
- BLS certification REQUIRED at time of hire.
- Graduated from an accredited college within 12 months of application.
Nice To Haves
- BSN preferred
Responsibilities
- Participate in a year-long Transition to Practice Nurse Residency Program.
- Improve engagement and retention by providing a strong nursing foundation for quality nursing practice.
- Obtain continuing education credits upon completion of the program.
- Work in units such as Critical Care, Emergency Department, Progressive Care, Medical/Surgical Care, Family Birthing and Mother/Baby Care, Pediatric Care Unit, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Inpatient Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Inpatient Hematology/Oncology, Operating Room.
Benefits
- Educational and career development options
- Tuition and certification reimbursement
- Scholarship opportunities
- Staff Safety (wearable badge for assistance)
- 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
- EPIC electronic charting system
- Full benefits
- Wellness program (free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges)
- Sign on and relocation bonuses available for qualified candidates
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
