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Travel Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (PCU RN) – 13-Week Contract in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Apply now for an Albuquerque travel nursing job caring for complex cardiac patients in a high-acuity progressive care and stepdown unit. This 13-week PCU RN contract is ideal for an experienced Registered Nurse seeking a rewarding opportunity in New Mexico.

Join a cardiac-focused progressive care team in Albuquerque, a vibrant high-desert city known for its sunny climate, stunning Sandia Mountain views, outdoor recreation, and distinctive Southwestern culture. This travel nursing opportunity is ideal for an experienced PCU nurse who is confident caring for adult and geriatric patients with complex cardiovascular conditions.

PCU Travel Nurse Job Details

• Nursing Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU), cardiac stepdown, and intermediate care
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 23, 2026
• Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,700–$1,790
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week, 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.; 36 hours weekly with an option to work 48 hours
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients with cardiovascular conditions, including CHF, STEMI, and NSTEMI
• Typical Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:4–5
• Weekend Requirement: Rotating or as needed
• Call: Not required
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic
• Travel Nurse Experience: First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Progressive Care Registered Nurse Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent progressive care, stepdown, intermediate care, or closely related acute-care nursing experience; 2 years preferred
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in New Mexico; a pending New Mexico or compact license may be considered if obtained before the start date
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Demonstrated cardiovascular nursing experience in an acute-care or progressive care setting
• Experience caring for patients on telemetry and interpreting cardiac rhythms
• Epic charting experience required
• Ability to float to comparable units within scope of practice when needed
• CPI certification preferred

PCU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for adult and geriatric patients in a cardiac stepdown and progressive care environment
• Monitor telemetry and recognize changes in cardiac rhythms and patient condition
• Care for patients before and after cardiac catheterization, cardiac surgery, angiography, and myocardial infarction
• Manage cardiac drips according to protocol, including non-titrated infusions and titrated therapies as permitted by unit policy
• Perform assessments and interventions related to respiratory support, including oxygen therapy, high-flow nasal cannula, and non-invasive airway management
• Manage central lines, PICC lines, peripheral IVs, chest tubes, feeding tubes, wound care, and blood product administration
• Administer medications and follow heparin and IV insulin protocols as ordered
• Provide safe, timely documentation in Epic and collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team
• Support patients and families through education, care coordination, and transitions of care

Apply now for this PCU travel nursing opportunity in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and join a cardiac-focused healthcare team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.