RNOperating RoomPerioperative CareSurgical NursingTrauma Surgery
Posted Jul 13, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 14, 2026
What this might mean for you
Presbyterian System Services is hiring for its own floors — no agency between you and the manager. The posted pay pencils out to roughly $83k–$111k a year.
About this role
Provides direct perioperative nursing care to patients undergoing surgical procedures, utilizing the nursing process and evidence-based practice standards. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary surgical team to ensure patient safety, efficient workflow, and high-quality outcomes throughout the perioperative experience. Located at 2100 N Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Clovis, NM 88101-9412.
Skills for this role
perioperative nursing caresurgical proceduresnursing processevidence-based practice standardsinterdisciplinary surgical team collaborationpatient safety
Current New Mexico RN license or Compact State RN license
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (AHA, ASHI, or American Red Cross)
ACLS Certification
Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
Perioperative nursing experience
Surgical equipment operation and troubleshooting
Benefits
Educational and career development options
Tuition and certification reimbursement
Scholarship opportunities
Staff Safety wearable badge
Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and lead roles
Malpractice liability insurance
Loan forgiveness through New Mexico Higher Education Department
EPIC electronic charting system
About the employer
PR
Presbyterian System Services
Hospital
Presbyterian System Services operates in Ruidoso, New Mexico (88345), providing healthcare services across multiple care settings including acute hospital care, ambulatory/outpatient services, and pediatric nursing. Based on available job descriptions, the organization staffs an Acute Medical Step-Down unit at Presbyterian…
What reviewers appreciate
+Structured nursing leadership team with clear roles and hierarchy (Nursing Director, RN Manager, Assistant Manager, Charge RN)
+Culture explicitly promoting teamwork, professionalism, and mutual respect
+Variety of nursing practice settings available including acute step-down, ambulatory triage, and pediatric care
What reviewers flag
−Step-down unit manages high acuity patients, which may involve elevated clinical intensity and stress
−Charge RN role combines supervisory duties with potential direct patient care, creating dual responsibilities
Clovis sits on the high plains of eastern New Mexico near the Texas border, a small city with deep ranching roots and a surprising piece of music history—Buddy Holly recorded 'Peggy Sue' here. Home to Cannon Air Force Base, it offers a tight-knit community feel with wide-open skies for nurses seeking a quieter pace.
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