RN - Operating Room Residency - New Graduates Encouraged to Apply
Presbyterian Healthcare Services, Rio Rancho, NM, United States
Overview
Location Address: 2400 Unser Blvd, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Compensation Range: Minimum Offer $37.80 | Maximum Offer $51.00
Summary: Advance your transition from new graduate to confident OR Nurse through our Perioperative 101 Residency Program. Gain hands-on experience, guided mentorship, and the clinical foundation needed for a successful perioperative career. Start your journey—apply now. This cohort starts 8/17/2026; you must have your RN NM Licensure by 7/6/2026.
Grow and Benefits
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
Role Type
Type of Opportunity: Full time; FTE: 1.00; Job Exempt: No; Work Shift: Days (United States of America)
Responsibilities
This is an Operating Room Residency for new Nurse Graduates or Registered Nurses with less than one (1) year of nursing experience. Sign On and Relocation Benefits Available to Qualified Candidates!
This role is a training position for a future career in Perioperative Care, all patient care activities listed below specific to Perioperative Care will be under the supervision of a CPL or preceptor within the framework of a structured program.
Provides direct patient care by assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting individual patient needs, actions taken and patient responses
Coordinates patients care through collaboration with the patient/family and healthcare team.
Performs assessments as per unit standards and documents on appropriate data base/assessment flow sheet.
Initiates, utilizes and documents appropriate protocols and standards of care.
Administers medication and treatments as prescribed by physician, or standard protocols and documents according to policy.
Identifies and meets patient and family learning and discharge needs on admission and throughout episode of care.
Evaluates patient progression toward outcomes per unit standards and documents through EOSS etc.
Performs competently in emergency situations.
Delegates or assigns aspects of patient care to healthcare team members commensurate with their validated competency to perform the task.
Assumes responsibility for the clinical supervision of LPNs and non-licensed assistive personnel.
Provides leadership through communication about and validation of patient care.
Assists with various procedures, treatments, surgical techniques or assigns to other healthcare team members as appropriate.
Completes patient population/age-specific/procedure and protocol education and competency testing per unit standards.
Demonstrates competency in required psychomotor skills.
Assumes professional responsibility for current nursing structure and clinical standards of care.
Incorporates PHS mission (VVPS) in care-giving activities.
Supports DON philosophies of shared governance and models of care delivery.
Professional Requirements
In-service requirements
Age-specific training (care giving, treatment, assessments specific to the age of populations served)
Mandatory yearly in-service including BLS, safety training, blood borne pathogen/infection/TB training
Performance Standards: Participates in unit/department governance
Adheres to PHS dress code for professionals, including display of ID badge
Documents own continuing education
Maintains positive communication and relationships with patients, peers and other healthcare team members
Participates in quality improvement activities
Maintains punctual and reliable attendance
Completes mandatory in-services, competencies and licensure requirements on time
Adheres to safety and equipment policies
Performs other functions as required
Qualifications
State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License must be obtained by 7/6/2026
BLS certification REQUIRED at time of hire
Less than One (1) year of RN Experience
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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Location Address: 2400 Unser Blvd, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Compensation Range: Minimum Offer $37.80 | Maximum Offer $51.00
Summary: Advance your transition from new graduate to confident OR Nurse through our Perioperative 101 Residency Program. Gain hands-on experience, guided mentorship, and the clinical foundation needed for a successful perioperative career. Start your journey—apply now. This cohort starts 8/17/2026; you must have your RN NM Licensure by 7/6/2026.
Grow and Benefits
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
Role Type
Type of Opportunity: Full time; FTE: 1.00; Job Exempt: No; Work Shift: Days (United States of America)
Responsibilities
This is an Operating Room Residency for new Nurse Graduates or Registered Nurses with less than one (1) year of nursing experience. Sign On and Relocation Benefits Available to Qualified Candidates!
This role is a training position for a future career in Perioperative Care, all patient care activities listed below specific to Perioperative Care will be under the supervision of a CPL or preceptor within the framework of a structured program.
Provides direct patient care by assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting individual patient needs, actions taken and patient responses
Coordinates patients care through collaboration with the patient/family and healthcare team.
Performs assessments as per unit standards and documents on appropriate data base/assessment flow sheet.
Initiates, utilizes and documents appropriate protocols and standards of care.
Administers medication and treatments as prescribed by physician, or standard protocols and documents according to policy.
Identifies and meets patient and family learning and discharge needs on admission and throughout episode of care.
Evaluates patient progression toward outcomes per unit standards and documents through EOSS etc.
Performs competently in emergency situations.
Delegates or assigns aspects of patient care to healthcare team members commensurate with their validated competency to perform the task.
Assumes responsibility for the clinical supervision of LPNs and non-licensed assistive personnel.
Provides leadership through communication about and validation of patient care.
Assists with various procedures, treatments, surgical techniques or assigns to other healthcare team members as appropriate.
Completes patient population/age-specific/procedure and protocol education and competency testing per unit standards.
Demonstrates competency in required psychomotor skills.
Assumes professional responsibility for current nursing structure and clinical standards of care.
Incorporates PHS mission (VVPS) in care-giving activities.
Supports DON philosophies of shared governance and models of care delivery.
Professional Requirements
In-service requirements
Age-specific training (care giving, treatment, assessments specific to the age of populations served)
Mandatory yearly in-service including BLS, safety training, blood borne pathogen/infection/TB training
Performance Standards: Participates in unit/department governance
Adheres to PHS dress code for professionals, including display of ID badge
Documents own continuing education
Maintains positive communication and relationships with patients, peers and other healthcare team members
Participates in quality improvement activities
Maintains punctual and reliable attendance
Completes mandatory in-services, competencies and licensure requirements on time
Adheres to safety and equipment policies
Performs other functions as required
Qualifications
State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License must be obtained by 7/6/2026
BLS certification REQUIRED at time of hire
Less than One (1) year of RN Experience
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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