Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse
Albuquerque, NM
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Opportunity:

RN - PCU

Job Details:

• Work 0.9 FTE night shift schedule
• Weekend coverage as needed
• On call/call back availability as needed
• Patient ratio 1:7
• Floating between departments and local locations within 20 miles required
• Must successfully pass Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia (BCA) test before starting assignment
• One opportunity to retest if failed; second failure results in contract cancellation
• Utilize nursing process to provide direct patient care to assigned group of patients
• Provide safe, effective, patient-centered care through assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating
• Coordinate patient care through collaboration with patients, families, and healthcare team
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physician or standard protocols
• Identify and meet patient and family learning and discharge needs
• Assume responsibility for clinical supervision of LPNs and non-licensed assistive personnel
• Work with medically complex patient population awaiting community placement
• Handle med/surg level patients with ability to recognize escalating and deteriorating patient conditions
• Charge experience preferred but not required
• Two years current experience required in 18+ bed telemetry/progressive care unit
• Must have completed at least one 13-week travel assignment
• Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) required
• Required certifications: New Mexico or Compact State nursing license, BLS, ACLS
• BLS and ACLS must be through American Heart Association, American Health and Safety, or American Red Cross
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• NIHSS certification preferred

Facility:

This healthcare facility features a specialized progressive care unit that serves as a long-term care setting for medically complex patients awaiting community placement. The unit maintains a low patient turnover rate and focuses on providing comprehensive care for patients requiring extended stays. The facility emphasizes strong nursing skills and clinical judgment, as there is no direct escalation path to ICU services, requiring nurses to be highly skilled in recognizing and managing patient condition changes.

Location:

Albuquerque, NM

Albuquerque offers a unique blend of Southwestern culture, stunning desert landscapes, and year-round outdoor recreation opportunities in the heart of New Mexico. The city provides an affordable cost of living, rich cultural attractions, and easy access to both mountain and desert adventures, making it an attractive destination for healthcare professionals seeking diverse experiences.