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Charge Nurse - Neuro/Bariatric Step Down — Presbyterian System Services | Nursing Mastery

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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 $89k–$118k a year. It's a night shift — quieter halls, a tighter crew, and your daylight hours back.

At a glance

Shift: night
Weekends, holidays, call: Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions).
Workplace: Presbyterian System Services
Hiring employer: Presbyterian System Services

Worth asking

What is the base pay range, and which differentials apply for this shift, unit, weekends, holidays, or call?
Which shifts are open, and what are the weekends, holidays, call, and rotation requirements?
What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
What patient load should I expect, how is floating handled, and what staffing support is typical?

The posting doesn’t answer these — good ones for a recruiter or the interview.

About this role

How you grow matters here... 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: 12 Hour Nights. We are hiring a Charge RN for our 48 bed, step down unit.

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The Charge RN will 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. Our unit treats a wide variety of patients including those with Stroke, CHF, GI, Renal, Neurologic conditions, patients in respiratory distress, Neuro, and post bariatric surgery patients.

Skills for this role

Stroke careCHF managementGI conditionsRenal conditionsNeurologic conditionsRespiratory distressPost bariatric surgery carePatient flow managementQuality processesPatient safetyClinical and operational shift supervisionStaff direction

Requirements

Minimum one year of nursing experience required
Associate Degree from accredited academic nursing program
Registered Nurse licensure: State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License required
ACLS certification
12 hour shift

Benefits

Educational and career development options including tuition and certification reimbursement
Scholarship opportunities
Staff Safety wearable badge
Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles
Malpractice liability insurance
Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
EPIC electronic charting system
Wellness program including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges

About the employer

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…

Living in Rio Rancho, NM

Rio Rancho sits on a high mesa northwest of Albuquerque, offering sweeping views of the Sandia Mountains and a quieter suburban pace within easy commuting distance of major hospitals. New Mexico's third-largest city blends high-desert living with affordable housing options, making it popular among healthcare professionals seeking space and Southwestern scenery.

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$42.69–$56.55/hr

Posted pay · approx. $89k–$118k/yr

Charge Nurse - Neuro/Bariatric Step Down

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