RN - Progressive Care

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Pay Range

$37.80/hr – $55.40/hr (base pay range)

Location

1100 Central Avenue SE, Albuquerque, New Mexico , United States of America

Job Summary

As a Progressive Care (Acute Care Step-down) Registered Nurse at Presbyterian Hospital, you will coordinate nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education, and transitions of care. We welcome applications from new graduates and experienced RNs. New graduates may participate in our mandatory residency program featuring monthly seminars, peer debriefings, support groups, and rounding.

How You Grow, Learn and Thrive

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety wearable badge for quick and discreet help when needed
• 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, 0.9 FTE (36 hours/week). Non-exempt. Job Exempt:
No.

Responsibilities

Progressive Care units include Acute Medical Step-Down, Cardiac Step-Down, and Neuro Step-Down. Opportunities for leadership experience through Preceptor, Clinical Practice Leader, Relief Charge and Quality Improvement roles.

Work Schedule

• Day Shift: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm (12‑hour)
• Night Shift: 7:00 pm – 7:00 am (12‑hour)

Where You’ll Work

Presbyterian Hospital, PHS’s flagship hospital in Albuquerque, offers comprehensive acute care across specialties including heart health, women’s health, children’s health and neuroscience.

The New Progressive Care Tower Features

• 11 stories and 335,000 square feet
• 144 all‑private patient rooms with views
• Healing gardens and tranquil indoor spaces, including green spaces for staff, patients, and families
• Decentralized nurse stations for collaboration and patient room access
• Private wellness rooms for breastfeeding employees
• Employee gym with brand‑new fitness equipment

Step-Down Unit Details

Acute Medical Step‑Down: Provides care for high‑acuity patients in a teamwork, professionalism, and mutual respect culture.

Cardiac Step‑Down: Consists of two units totaling 50 beds, caring for patients requiring telemetry monitoring for cardiovascular disorders and recovery from cardiac procedures.

Neuro Step‑Down: Dedicated high‑performing nurses caring for post‑neurosurgery or neurological injury patients;
Joint Commission‑Accredited Primary Step‑Down.

Compensation and Benefits

• Night and weekend differentials
• Education differentials ($2.00/hr for BSN; $4.00/hr for MSN)
• Sign‑on bonus for qualifying candidates
• Relocation assistance for qualifying candidates

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing or higher required.
• Degree from accredited academic nursing program preferred.
• Registered Nurse-NM license.
• State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License.
• BLS certification required at time of hire.

Well‑being

Presbyterian employees access a wellness program featuring on‑site and community gyms, nutrition coaching, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges, and more.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian Healthcare Services (PHS) is a locally owned, not‑for‑profit healthcare system with nine hospitals, a statewide health plan, and a multi‑specialty medical group. Founded in 1908, PHS is New Mexico’s largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees. We serve more than 580,000 members statewide and offer Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and commercial plans. AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug‑free and tobacco‑free employer with smoke‑free campuses.

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Statement

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug‑free and tobacco‑free employer with smoke‑free campuses.

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