PCU RN
Albuquerque, NM
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Progressive Care Unit night shift position requiring cardiovascular experience and an NM or compact RN license.

Details

• Cardiac stepdown unit located within a dedicated heart hospital with a significant cardiac patient population
• 55-bed unit with a 1:4 patient ratio
• Night shift schedule (4x12 hours, 18:30-07:00) with option of 36 or 48 hours per week
• Rotating weekend coverage required as needed
• Floating to like units within scope required based on facility needs, with brief orientation provided
• No on-call requirements
• Uses Epic charting system

Requirements

• Active RN license (NM or Compact) required, pending license accepted if obtained prior to start
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; NIHSS required, CPI preferred
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience preferred, will consider 1+ years
• Cardiovascular experience required
• Epic charting experience required
• Skills in telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and cardiac drip management (no titration)
• Experience with sheath removal, pre/post cardiac catheterization, and pre/post cardiac surgery care preferred
• Experience with central line, PICC line, and peripheral line care preferred
• Experience with chest tube management, BiPAP/CPAP, and high flow nasal cannula preferred
• Experience with wound care/wound vac and IV insulin protocols preferred

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive cardiac stepdown care including cardiac monitoring, emergency response, and management of dysrhythmias
• Perform respiratory support tasks including oxygen administration and non-invasive airway management
• Administer IV therapy, blood products, and manage central and peripheral lines
• Any scrub color accepted as long as it is logo-free
• First-time travelers will be considered for this role
• Candidates must live outside a 50-mile radius of the facility, as locals are not accepted
• Previous staff must wait one year before returning as a traveler
• No more than 3 days of RTO will be auto-approved, and no RTO is permitted during the first week of orientation