Progressive Care Unit RN
Albuquerque, NM
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced travel RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring at least two years of telemetry/PCU experience and prior completion of at least one 13-week travel assignment.

Responsibilities

• 12-hour day shifts, 3 days per week, 36 hours per week
• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) setting in a hospital environment
• Telemetry and progressive care patient population in an 18+ bed unit
• Floating between departments and/or local locations within 20 miles is required
• Epic EMR experience is preferred
• Candidates must pass an on-site Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia (BCA) test administered during first-day orientation — one retest opportunity is allowed; a second failure will result in contract cancellation
• Provides direct patient care using the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and documentation
• Coordinates care through collaboration with patients, families, and the broader healthcare team
• Administers medications and treatments per physician orders or standard protocols and documents per policy
• Identifies and addresses patient and family learning and discharge needs throughout the episode of care
• Provides clinical supervision of LPNs and non-licensed assistive personnel
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible — local candidates will not be considered
• Former permanent staff of Presbyterian Health Services must wait one year before being considered as a traveler

Requirements

• Active RN license in New Mexico or a Compact State
• Minimum of two years of current experience in an 18+ bed telemetry/progressive care unit
• Must have completed at least one 13-week travel assignment prior to applying
• ADN or ASN degree required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications, completed through the American Heart Association, American Health and Safety, or American Red Cross
• NIHSS certification preferred

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts