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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PCU (Progressive Care Unit) travel assignment at a cardiovascular-focused Heart Hospital, requiring at least 1 year of experience and cardiovascular nursing background.

Details

• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) at a Heart Hospital, with 55 beds on the unit
• Cardiovascular patient population
• Night shift schedule: 4x12-hour shifts (18:30–07:00)
• Option to work 36 or 48 hours per week
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Floating to other units is required
• Weekend coverage is required on a rotating, as-needed basis
• No on-call responsibilities
• Block scheduling considered on a case-by-case basis
• Epic EMR experience preferred

Requirements

• Active NM or Compact RN license required
• Current certifications required: BLS and ACLS
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
• CPI certification preferred
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required; 2 years preferred
• Cardiovascular nursing experience required
• 2 professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are not eligible for this position
• Former permanent staff must have been separated from the facility for at least 1 year before being eligible to return as a traveler
• Travel pairs or groups will not be accepted
• Up to 3 days of RTO may be approved; no RTO will be approved during the first week of orientation
• Scrub color: any color is acceptable, but no logos permitted