PCU Registered Nurse
Albuquerque, NM
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Opportunity:

RN - PCU

Job Details:

• Provide direct patient care to assigned group of patients during shift
• Utilize nursing process to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and document patient needs and responses
• 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 throughout episode of care
• Assume clinical supervision responsibilities for LPNs and non-licensed assistive personnel
• Floating between departments and local locations within 20 miles required
• Must successfully pass Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia (BCA) test onsite before starting assignment
• One opportunity to re-test if initial BCA test is failed; second failure results in contract cancellation
• Two years current experience required in 18+ bed telemetry/progressive care unit
• Must have successfully completed at least one 13-week travel assignment
• Must be team player, flexible, and accustomed to fast-paced environment
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Required certifications: New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License, BLS, ACLS
• BLS and ACLS must be completed through American Heart Association, American Health and Safety, or American Red Cross
• NIHSS certification preferred
• English proficiency required (speak, read, write)
• Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) required

Facility:

This healthcare facility operates a progressive care unit with telemetry capabilities, providing intermediate-level care for patients requiring continuous cardiac monitoring and specialized nursing attention. The facility emphasizes patient-centered care and maintains high standards for clinical competency, requiring specialized cardiac arrhythmia knowledge for nursing staff. The organization supports collaborative healthcare delivery and maintains modern electronic medical record systems to enhance patient care coordination.

Location:

Albuquerque, NM

Albuquerque offers a unique blend of rich cultural heritage and stunning high desert landscapes, providing healthcare professionals with an exceptional quality of life in New Mexico's largest city. The area features year-round sunshine, outdoor recreation opportunities in the nearby Sandia Mountains, and a vibrant arts scene, making it an attractive destination for travel nurses seeking both professional growth and personal fulfillment.