PCU Registered Nurse
Albuquerque, NM
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 1, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PCU/Telemetry position at a Level I Trauma and Teaching Hospital in New Mexico, requiring telemetry skills and the ability to manage a fast-paced admission unit adjacent to the Emergency Department.

Details

• Night shift position, 4x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:30), with 48-hour shifts preferred
• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) functioning as an Adult Admission Inpatient Unit (AAU) adjacent to the Emergency Department
• Unit serves as an ED holding area, receiving admitted patients and initiating inpatient standard of care until placement on one of 11 PCU units
• Patient population is diverse and includes all specialties except ICU-level patients
• Unit has 17 beds plus up to 8 hall beds
• Patient ratio is 1:4–5
• Float required to the ED (for admitted patients), ICU (for sub-acute care assignments), and any inpatient PCU area
• Charting is performed in Cerner
• No on-call requirements
• Black scrubs required; not provided by the facility
• Parking is available at no cost

Requirements

• Active NM or Compact RN license required; pending license accepted
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) — RQI certifications are not accepted
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Proficiency in telemetry monitoring, interpretation of dysrhythmias, and management of dysrhythmias required
• Ability to manage a variety of medical equipment and strong time management skills required
• Must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• COVID vaccination required; religious and medical exemptions accepted with a completed exemption form signed by a provider

Additional Information

• This is a fast-paced unit requiring the ability to handle frequent patient turnover, including both transferring patients out and admitting new patients
• The facility is a Level I Trauma Center, Children's Hospital, and Academic Teaching Hospital with 554 staffed beds
• Relief charge nurse duties may be required as needed
• Block scheduling will be considered
• RTO requests exceeding 7 days require approval; all scheduling requests should be disclosed upfront
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Travelers who have worked 4 consecutive assignments or reached the one-year mark at this facility must take a 6-month break before returning
• 13-week contract (minimum contract length is 10 weeks for new contracts and extensions)