Charge MET Nurse - Pediatrics

About the role

Build your Career. Make a Difference. Presbyterian is hiring a Pediatric Charge MET RN who is responsible for coordinating patient care, supporting nursing staff, and ensuring safe, efficient operations on a pediatric unit. This role blends direct patient care with supervisory responsibilities, serving as a resource, mentor, and point of escalation for clinical and operational issues. 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 (United States of America)

Responsibilities

• Lead Rapid Response & Code Events: Coordinate and respond to all pediatric rapid response calls, codes, and clinical escalations across the hospital.
• Provide Expert Clinical Support: Guide bedside teams in recognizing and managing patient deterioration with advanced pediatric assessment and intervention.
• Coordinate Staffing & Resources: Ensure MET coverage, support unit needs during high-acuity situations, and communicate resource gaps in real time.
• Drive Patient Safety & Quality: Promote adherence to emergency protocols, participate in debriefings, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Educate & Mentor Staff: Deliver real-time coaching and training to nurses and interdisciplinary teams to strengthen emergency response readiness.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Nursing
• State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License
• BLS certification REQUIRED at time of hire
• 3 to 5 years of experience in a pediatrics REQUIRED
• 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
• 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.
• We're Determined to Support New Mexico's Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services

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Additional Information

Location Address: 1100 Central Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106-4930 Compensation Pay Range: Minimum Offer $44.69 Maximum Offer $58.55

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