Progressive Care Unit RN
Albuquerque, NM
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Opportunity:

RN - PCU

Job Details:

• Provide direct patient care to an assigned group of patients during shift using the nursing process
• Ensure safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable care of patients
• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and document individual patient needs, actions taken, and patient responses
• Coordinate patient care through collaboration with patient/family and healthcare team
• Administer medication and treatments as prescribed by physician or standard protocols
• Identify and meet patient and family learning and discharge needs throughout episode of care
• Assume responsibility for clinical supervision of LPNs and non-licensed assistive personnel
• Must successfully pass onsite Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia (BCA) test before starting assignment
• One retest opportunity available; second failure results in contract cancellation
• Float between departments and local locations within 20 miles as required
• Two years current experience required in 18+ bed telemetry/progressive care unit
• Must have successfully completed at least one 13-week travel assignment
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Required certifications: State of 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
• Must be a team player, flexible, and accustomed to fast-paced environment
• Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) required

Facility:

This healthcare facility operates a progressive care unit with 18+ beds providing telemetry and advanced cardiac monitoring services. The organization maintains high standards for cardiac care and requires specialized testing to ensure staff competency in cardiac arrhythmia recognition. The facility emphasizes collaborative patient care and utilizes modern EMR systems to support comprehensive patient management across multiple departments and locations.

Location:

Albuquerque, NM

Albuquerque offers a unique blend of rich cultural heritage and stunning natural beauty in the high desert of New Mexico, with over 300 days of sunshine annually and easy access to outdoor recreation in the nearby Sandia Mountains. The city provides an excellent quality of life with affordable living costs, diverse dining and arts scenes, and proximity to numerous hiking trails and ski areas.