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: 06/08/2026
• 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: June 8, 2026

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico

Schedule: Night shift, 4x12-hour shifts (6:30 PM - 7:00 AM). Option for 36 or 48 hours per week. Rotating weekend coverage as needed. Patient ratio 1:4-5.

Highlights:

• Cardiovascular-focused progressive care unit with 55 beds located at a dedicated cardiac facility
• Work with a specialized patient population including CHF, STEMI/NSTEMI, and other cardiovascular conditions
• Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including physical therapy, respiratory services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and more
• Float opportunities to similar units within scope of practice with orientation provided
• First-time travelers accepted with appropriate experience
• 91-day travel assignment with competitive compensation structure

Requirements:

• Active RN license (New Mexico or Compact license accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of progressive care or cardiovascular nursing experience preferred (1+ years considered)
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale certifications required; CPI preferred
• Epic charting system experience required
• Cardiovascular nursing experience strongly required
• Proficiency in cardiac telemetry, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, cardiac drip management and titration, post-cardiac catheterization and surgical care
• Experience with blood product administration, central line management, BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, and other critical care interventions
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility

Why Join Us?

This travel nursing opportunity offers the chance to work in a specialized cardiac environment with a dedicated team and comprehensive support services. You'll gain valuable experience in cardiovascular progressive care while enjoying competitive travel nurse compensation and flexible scheduling options. Our orientation and training programs ensure you're well-prepared to deliver excellent patient care from day one.

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