Charge Nurse - Acute Step Down

Company: Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Location: Rio Rancho
Posted on: January 1, 2026

Job Description:

Location Address: 2400 Unser Blvd , Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124, United States of America Compensation Pay Range: Minimum Offer $: 40.8 Maximum Offer for this position is up to $: 54 Summary: How you grow matters here Rust Medical Center is hiring a charge RN for their Acute Step Down unit. 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) • 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: 0.9 Job Exempt: No Work Shift: 12 Hour Nights (United States of America) Job Description: Job Description Our Progressive Care team is looking for a Charge RN to join its team. Charge RN will work under the direction of the Nursing Director, works with the Department RN Manager and RN Assistant Manager as a part of the management/leadership team to provide clinical and operational shift supervision of care processes which includes patient flow, exceptional care experiences, quality processes, patient safety, and direction of unit staff in designated service area(s). May provide direct patient care The unit cares for patients with complications from chronic diseases such as diabetes, to post-op orthopedic patients, evaluation of those with cardiac changes, providing life saving interventions, collaborating with other specialties, and educating patients and family members. Our unit features large private rooms each with standard lift equipment and bedside computers that allow physicians and nurses instant access to medical records at bedside. Collaboration, teamwork and attentiveness to the needs of each patient are key components to the excellent care provided to our patient populations at Rust Medical Center. Qualifications: - Experience: Minimum One year of nursing experience required - Associate Degree in Nursing minimum from an accredited academic nursing program (If a program is under conditional status, approval may be granted by system CNO) - State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License - BLS certification REQUIRED at time of hire - ACLS Specialty Certifications: Specialty Certifications in area of practice preferred - CDS Inpatient - Progressive and Critical Care Units: ACLS - Emergency Departments: ACLS, PALS - Pediatrics / PICU: PALS - Newborn Nursery / Mother-Baby Care / NICU: NRP - Family Birthing Center: NRP and Fetal Monitoring; permanent charge requires ACLS in addition to others - Pre-op / Operating Room / PACU: ACLS, PALS - Oncology Chemotherapy certification 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. Presbyterian is committed to an inclusive and equitable environment where everyone is valued and empowered for success. We believe that our environment should reflect the diversity of our community. 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. 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. We're Determined to Support New Mexico's Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services

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