RN - Acute Step Down Unit
Listed on 2026-01-05
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing
Join to apply for the RN - Acute Step Down Unit role at Presbyterian Healthcare Services
. This role is for a 0.9 FTE RN in the Progressive Care Unit at Rust Medical Center in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
Location: 2400 Unser Blvd, Rio Rancho, NM 87124, United States
Pay Range$37.80 /hr - $55.40 /hr (actual pay based on skills and experience; discuss with recruiter).
Benefits and Growth- Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
- Staff safety wearable badge allowing discreet help when safety is a concern
- Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications, and various lead roles
- Malpractice liability insurance
- Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
- EPIC electronic charting system
The step‑down Progressive Care Unit cares for a variety of adult patients who require monitoring but do not warrant ICU care. Responsibilities include continuous monitoring and complex 24‑hour care using specialized equipment in a fast‑paced environment, providing life‑saving interventions, collaborating with other specialties, and educating patients and families. The unit features private rooms with lift equipment and bedside computers for instant access to medical records.
Collaboration, teamwork, and attentiveness to patients’ needs are essential. Sign‑on and relocation bonuses are available for qualified candidates.
- Minimum Associate Degree in Nursing (degree from accredited program preferred)
- Registered Nurse license in New Mexico or a Compact State Nursing License
- BLS certification required at time of hire
Presbyterian employees have access to a wellness program including free on‑site gyms, nutrition coaching, mindfulness resources, wellness challenges, and more.
AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug‑free and tobacco‑free employer with smoke‑free campuses.
Compensation range reflects experience, training, internal equity, and business needs.
Seniority LevelNot Applicable
Employment TypeFull‑time
Job FunctionHealth Care Provider
• Hospitals and Health Care
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