Job Description

Location Address:

2400 Unser Blvd 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 Department 
• EPIC electronic charting system

Type of Opportunity: Full time FTE: 0.90 Job Exempt: No Work Shift: Varied Days and Hours (United States of America)

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:

• Triage and assessment
• Quickly evaluate incoming patients to determine severity of illness or injury and prioritize care accordingly.
• Monitor vital signs and patient status
• Regularly check and record vitals (blood pressure, pulse, respiration, temperature) and monitor any changes to detect early signs of deterioration.
• Stabilization and emergency interventions
• Provide immediate treatments such as intravenous (IV) access, airway support (e.g., intubation, tracheotomy), immobilization of fractures, suturing, or hemorrhage control.
• Medication administration and treatments
• Administer medications—including IVs, blood products, or prescribed therapies—ensuring correct dosing and timely delivery per physician orders.
• Diagnostic testing and interpretation
• Perform or assist with lab draws, imaging, and other diagnostic procedures; gather and interpret results to inform care decisions.
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
• Work alongside physicians, paramedics, techs, and other specialists to develop care plans, refer patients, and facilitate transfers or admissions.
• Documentation and charting
• Accurately document patient histories, interventions, responses, vital signs, and discharge instructions—maintaining compliance with legal and hospital standards.
• Patient and family communication
• Provide clear information, emotional support, and education while maintaining professionalism and empathy.
• Infection control and department upkeep
• Maintain hygiene standards, properly clean and restock equipment, and ensure a safe environment to minimize infection risks.
• Discharge planning and referrals
• Assist in arranging home care, rehabilitation services, specialist follow-ups, or admissions to psychiatric units as needed.

Sign on and relocation bonuses available for qualified candidates.

Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in Nursing
• State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License
• BLS certification REQUIRED at time of hire
• ACLS & PALS required
• Direct experience required

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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.

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