RN - Acute Step Down Unit
About The Position
Rust Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse for its acute step-down Progressive Care Unit. The unit cares for adult patients who need monitoring and complex 24-hour care but do not require intensive care. Nurses work in a fast-paced environment with specialized equipment, providing proactive care to patients with a range of needs, including complications from chronic diseases, post-operative orthopedic recovery, and cardiac changes. The team provides lifesaving interventions, collaborates with other specialties, and educates patients and families. The unit has large private rooms with standard lift equipment and bedside computers for access to medical records. Collaboration, teamwork, attentiveness, and a commitment to putting patients first are central to the care provided. New graduates and experienced RNs are welcome. New graduates participate in a mandatory residency program that includes monthly seminars, peer-to-peer debriefing, support groups and mentoring, and rounding. This is a full-time position with a 0.90 FTE, working 12-hour night shifts. The role is non-exempt. Sign-on and relocation bonuses are available for qualified candidates.
Requirements
- Associate degree from an accredited academic nursing program; a nursing degree is preferred.
- Registered Nurse license from New Mexico or a compact state.
- BLS certification required at time of hire.
Responsibilities
- Provide continuous monitoring and complex 24-hour care to adult step-down patients.
- Care for patients with a range of conditions, including chronic disease complications, post-operative orthopedic needs, and cardiac changes.
- Provide lifesaving interventions and collaborate with other specialties.
- Educate patients and family members.
- Work collaboratively and attentively to meet each patient's 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.
- 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 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
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
