Travel PCU Registered Nurse - $2,029 per week

American Consultants is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/06/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse / Progressive Care Unit – Albuquerque, NM 87102

Start Date: July 6, 2026

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico

Schedule: Night shift, 4x12-hour shifts (18:30 - 07:00). Option for 36 or 48 hours per week. Patient ratio 1:4-5. Rotating weekend coverage as needed. Floating to like units as needed based on facility requirements.

Highlights:

• Progressive Care Unit at a specialized cardiac facility with 55 beds and average daily census of 38 patients
• Cardiovascular-focused patient population including CHF, STEMI/NSTEMI, and other cardiac conditions
• Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and radiology
• 24-36 hour orientation with Epic charting system training and onsite module completion
• 91-day travel assignment in a dynamic cardiac care environment
• Opportunity to work with specialized cardiac procedures including post-catheterization and post-cardiac surgery patients

Requirements:

• Active RN license (New Mexico or Compact state license required prior to start; pending license accepted at time of application)
• Minimum 2 years of progressive care or stepdown experience preferred (1+ years may be considered)
• Cardiovascular experience required
• BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale certifications required; CPI preferred
• Epic charting system experience required
• Experience with cardiac telemetry, dysrhythmia management, cardiac drips, and post-procedural cardiac care
• Proficiency in central line management, blood product administration, BiPAP/CPAP, high flow nasal cannula, and IV protocols
• First-time travelers accepted; must reside outside 50-mile local radius

Why Join Us?

This progressive care opportunity offers specialized cardiovascular nursing experience in a dedicated cardiac hospital setting. Work with a collaborative healthcare team caring for complex cardiac patients while advancing your skills in critical interventions and post-procedural monitoring. Enjoy flexible scheduling options with support throughout your 13-week assignment, comprehensive orientation, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in cardiac patient care.

American Consultants Job ID #18355600. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:PCU/IMC/Stepdown,19:00:00-07:00:00

About American Consultants

Since 1989, American Consultants has been the leader in national healthcare staffing and consulting services. We have successfully placed thousands of healthcare professionals in executive, clinical, laboratory, financial, consulting, and HIT roles across the country. We specialize in Healthcare Search and Staffing, IT Staffing and Solutions, and Executive Search and Interim Services. American Consultants takes a consultative approach to help our clients solve their talent acquisition and HIT challenges. We are truly the healthcare people.

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Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Weekly pay
• License and certification reimbursement
• Holiday Pay
• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus