RN - Acute Step Down Unit
Company: Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Location: Paradise Valley
Posted on: February 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Location Address: 2400 Unser Blvd , Rio Rancho, New Mexico
87124, United States of America Compensation Pay Range: Minimum
Offer $: 37.8 Maximum Offer for this position is up to $: 51
Summary: Rust Medical Center is seeking an RN for their acute step
down We welcome applications from both new graduates and
experienced RNs! New graduates have the opportunity to participate
in our mandatory residency program, which includes monthly seminars
led by the Nurse Residency Team, peer-to-peer debriefing sessions,
support groups/mentoring, and rounding. The Nurse Residency Program
is an added benefit designed to support your transition into
practice How you grow, learn and thrive matters here. • 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 •
EPIC electronic charting system Type of Opportunity: Full time FTE:
0.9 Job Exempt: No Work Shift: Varied Days and Hours (United States
of America) Responsibilities: Our step-down Progressive Care Unit
cares for a variety of adult patients and conditions who require
monitoring but does not warrant care in the Intensive Care Unit.
Many of our patients require continuous monitoring and complex
24-hour care while working with specialized equipment in a
fast-paced environment requiring highly skilled , proactive, and
dedicated nurses . The unit cares for patients with complications
from chronic diseases such as diabetes, to post-op orthopedic
patients, evaluation of those with cardiac changes, providing life
saving interventions, collaborating with other specialties, and
educating patients and family members. Our unit features large
private rooms each with standard lift equipment and bedside
computers that allow physicians and nurses instant access to
medical records at bedside . Collaboration, teamwork and
attentiveness to the needs of each patient are key components to
the excellent care provided to our patient populations at Rust
Medical Center. We are growing quickly and care deeply about the
development of our team, both professionally and personally, and
was named one of the top five general acute care hospitals. We
value optimism, compassion, teamwork, and above all, we are united
by our shared commitment to putting patients first Sign on and
relocation bonuses available for qualified candidates .
Qualifications: Education: Minimum Associate Degree : Degree from
accredited academic nursing program preferred Education
specialization: Nursing Credentials: Registered Nurse-NM State of
New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License Academic Preparation:
BLS certification REQUIRED at time of hire. We're all about
well-being, starting with yours. Presbyterian employees have access
to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free
on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes,
mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.
Learn more about our employee benefits. About Presbyterian
Healthcare Services Presbyterian exists to improve the health of
patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally
owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a
statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group.
Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private
employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600
providers and nearly 4,700 nurses. Our health plan serves more than
580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid
(Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans. AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED.
PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free
campuses. Compensation Disclaimer The compensation range for this
role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not
limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other
business and organizational needs. We're Determined to Support New
Mexico's Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services
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