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 $91k–$123k a year. Per-diem means you set the rhythm — pick up when it works, step back when it doesn't.
At a glance
Shift
per-diem
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
Responsible for utilizing the nursing process to provide direct patient care to an assigned group of patients during a shift. Responsible for prioritizing the delivery of direct nursing care using time and resources efficiently integrating a standards-based framework model.
Skills for this role
direct patient carenursing processprioritization
Requirements
Degree from accredited academic nursing program
Minimum ADN preparation
State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License required
BLS Certification (AHA, ASHI, or Red Cross)
ACLS Certification
Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
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
Española sits in the verdant Rio Grande Valley of northern New Mexico, about 25 miles north of Santa Fe. A small city rooted in centuries of Hispanic and Native American heritage, it offers a quiet, close-knit community feel with easy access to outdoor recreation in the surrounding Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
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