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: 06/22/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse, PCU – Albuquerque, NM 87102

Start Date: June 22, 2026

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico

Schedule: Night shift, 4x12-hour (6:30 PM - 7:00 AM). Option of 36 or 48 hours per week. Weekend rotation as needed. Patient ratio 1:4-5.

Highlights:

• 55-bed Progressive Care Unit specializing in cardiovascular care
• Work at a dedicated cardiac specialty hospital
• Flexible scheduling options with 36 or 48 hours weekly
• Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
• Epic charting system
• Orientation provided with 24-36 hours of onboarding

Requirements:

• Active RN license (New Mexico or Compact license accepted, pending licenses must be obtained prior to start)
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience preferred (1+ years considered)
• Cardiovascular experience required
• BLS and ACLS certification required; NIH Stroke Scale and CPI preferred
• Epic charting experience required
• Proficiency with cardiac telemetry, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, cardiac drip management, chest tube management, and central line care
• Experience with post-cardiac procedures including angiogram, cardiac cath, and cardiac surgery patients
• First-time travelers accepted

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity to advance your cardiovascular nursing skills in a specialized cardiac hospital environment. You'll care for patients with CHF, STEMI/NSTEMI, and other cardiovascular conditions while working alongside a dedicated team with comprehensive support services. Enjoy competitive compensation for a 13-week travel assignment with flexible scheduling options and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in 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