About this role
Location Address:
2400 Unser Blvd SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Compensation Pay Range:
Minimum Offer $39.69 Maximum Offer $58.17
Summary:
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.
- 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
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Department
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EPIC electronic charting system
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Type of Opportunity: Full time
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FTE: 0.90
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Job Exempt: No
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Work Shift: Nights (United States of America)
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Responsibilities:
Emergency Department (ED) nurses play a vital role in providing rapid, high-quality care in critical situations. Here are the core responsibilities you can expect in this role:
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Triage and assessment
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Quickly evaluate incoming patients to determine severity of illness or injury and prioritize care accordingly.
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Monitor vital signs and patient status
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Regularly check and record vitals (blood pressure, pulse, respiration, temperature) and monitor any changes to detect early signs of deterioration.
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Stabilization and emergency interventions
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Provide immediate treatments such as intravenous (IV) access, airway support (e.g., intubation, tracheotomy), immobilization of fractures, suturing, or hemorrhage control.
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Medication administration and treatments
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Administer medications—including IVs, blood products, or prescribed therapies—ensuring correct dosing and timely delivery per physician orders.
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Diagnostic testing and interpretation
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Perform or assist with lab draws, imaging, and other diagnostic procedures; gather and interpret results to inform care decisions.
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Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
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Work alongside physicians, paramedics, techs, and other specialists to develop care plans, refer patients, and facilitate transfers or admissions.
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Documentation and charting
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Accurately document patient histories, interventions, responses, vital signs, and discharge instructions—maintaining compliance with legal and hospital standards.
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Patient and family communication
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Provide clear information, emotional support, and education while maintaining professionalism and empathy.
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Infection control and department upkeep
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Maintain hygiene standards, properly clean and restock equipment, and ensure a safe environment to minimize infection risks.
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Discharge planning and referrals
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Assist in arranging home care, rehabilitation services, specialist follow-ups, or admissions to psychiatric units as needed.
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Sign on and relocation bonuses available for qualified candidates.
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Qualifications:
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Associate Degree in Nursing
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State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License
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BLS certification REQUIRED at time of hire
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Direct experience required
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We're all about well-being, starting with yours.
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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.
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Learn more about our employee benefits.
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About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
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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.
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Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.
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AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.
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Compensation Disclaimer
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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.