Location Address:

1100 Central Avenue SE Albuquerque, NM 87106-4930

Compensation Pay Range:

Minimum Offer $37.80 Maximum Offer $51.00

Summary:

Build your Career. Make a Difference. Presbyterian is seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) team.

We welcome applications from both new graduates and experienced RNs! New graduates have the opportunity to participate in our mandatory residency program, which includes monthly seminars led by the Nurse Residency Team, peer-to-peer debriefing sessions, support groups/mentoring, and rounding. The Nurse Residency Program is an added benefit designed to support your transition into practice.

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:

The Registered Nurse (RN) will provide specialized, high-quality care to critically ill or premature newborns, ensuring their safety, comfort, and well-being. This role requires strong clinical expertise, critical thinking, and the ability to support families during a challenging time.

Responsibilities will include:

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to premature and critically ill neonates, including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and maintaining specialized equipment such as ventilators and feeding tubes.
• Perform detailed assessments of neonates physical and emotional health, identifying any changes in condition and responding promptly.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team, including neonatologists, respiratory therapists, and lactation consultants, to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Provide parental education and emotional support, fostering a family-centered care approach to help parents understand their baby’s condition and participate in their care.
• Utilize advanced NICU technology and equipment to ensure the highest standard of neonatal care.
• Assist in preparing neonates for procedures or surgeries and provide post-procedure care.
• Adhere to infection control protocols and ensure the NICU environment is clean and safe.

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

• 6 Months of nights required to start
• NRP and PALS after time of hire

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 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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