Overview:
Presbyterian Hospital is seeking Registered Nurses for the ICU who understand the importance of attention to detail and possess high-level critical thinking skills for acutely and critically ill patients. As an RN in the ICU, you should demonstrate exceptional social skills to foster patient comfort and genuine connections. If you combine compassion, humanity and adeptness in handling complex tasks to deliver quality patient care, we invite you to apply and become a valuable part of our dedicated team.
Type of Opportunity: Full Time (0.9 FTE/36 hours per week)
Work Schedule: 12 Hour Nights
Sign on and relocation bonuses available for qualified candidates.
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)
- Shift differentials for nights and weekends
- Differentials for higher education, certifications and various lead roles
- Malpractice liability insurance
- Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
- EPIC electronic charting system
Responsibilities:
Patient Monitoring: Continuously assess and monitor patients’ vital signs, symptoms, and overall condition.
Medication Administration: Deliver medications and treatments as prescribed, including IV therapy and sedation.
Emergency Response: Act swiftly in life-saving situations such as cardiac arrest, respiratory failure, or shock.
Diagnostic Support: Assist with and interpret diagnostic tests like blood work, imaging, and EKGs.
Medical Equipment Operation: Manage ventilators, infusion pumps, and other critical care devices.
Documentation: Maintain detailed and accurate patient records, including treatment plans and progress notes.
Collaboration: Work closely with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care.
Family Support: Provide emotional support and education to patients’ families about conditions and treatments.
Infection Control: Follow strict protocols to prevent the spread of infection in the ICU environment.
Qualifications:
• Associate Degree in Nursing
• State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License
• BLS certification REQUIRED at time of hire
• 1 year of Telemetry experience Preferred
Benefits:
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 a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system comprised 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 13,000 employees - including more than 1,200 providers and nearly 3,500 nurses.
Our health plan serves more than 640,000 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.
Maximum Offer for this position is up to: USD $51.00/Hr. 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.