PCU RN
Albuquerque, NM
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights
$2,537/weekOverview
- Start Date11/09/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care268 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
- Hours: 48 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring NM or compact RN licensure and cardiovascular nursing experience.
Details
- PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown unit providing cardiac telemetry care
- Patient population includes cardiac, cerebrovascular (CVA), and neurological/psychiatric cases
- Patient ratio of 1:4
- Night shift schedule, 4x12 hours (6:30 PM - 7:00 AM)
- Epic charting system experience required
- Floating required to like units within scope as needed, with brief orientation provided
Requirements
- Active RN license (NM state or compact) required, must be obtained prior to start if pending
- Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
- Minimum 2 years of recent cardiovascular nursing experience required
- Skilled in cardiac monitoring, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, and telemetry monitoring (on-unit and remote)
- Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, central and peripheral line care, and PICC line management
- Experience managing cardiac drips, heparin protocols, and IV insulin protocols
- Skilled in respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP management, high flow nasal cannula, and oxygen administration
- Experience with pre/post cardiac catheterization, pre/post cardiac surgery, and sheath removal
Additional Information
- Provide comprehensive cardiac and telemetry nursing care including dysrhythmia management and emergency response
- Perform wound care, feeding tube management, and isolation precautions/PPE protocols
- Administer blood products and manage procedural sedation monitoring
- Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility, as local candidates are not accepted
- Previous staff members must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
- Travel pairs or groups are not accepted for this position
- No RTO approved during the first week of orientation
- Facility includes The Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center
Facility
Lovelace Medical Center
2 nurses recommend working with Lovelace Medical Center
Pros
Very Good Hospital
Cons
Staff not friendly to the travelers
- Short Term Acute Care
- 268 beds
Employer
American Traveler
85 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Savannah was truly perfect. Knowledgeable, responsive, caring, informative, and honest. I didn’t feel like I was apart of a sales scheme. She truly put me at ease during the process. I felt like she had my back and would work to find me what I was looking for. I look forward to working with American Traveler in the future.
Cons
No cons
Recommends working with American Traveler
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With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
Albuquerque, NM
About
As the largest city in New Mexico, Albuquerque offers something for just about everyone. Charmingly quirky and wonderfully diverse, this town by the Rio Grand is not only an ideal base for day trips to natural wonders like Chaco Canyon, but it also has a rich history and dramatic landscapes of its own. Gaze across the desert and see snow-capped Mount Taylor 100 miles in the distance. The striking confluence of mountain ranges, vast river bordered by cottonwood forest, flocks of sandhill cranes flying overhead and countless colorful hot-air balloons that often fill the morning skies have long-drawn creative types and adventurers. Albuquerque's many highlights include vibrant galleries, world-class museums, farmers' markets and a thriving microbrewery scene. The historic district dubbed Old Town Plaza spans 10 blocks with fabulous restaurants, cafes, shops and the historic San Felipe de Neri Church, constructed in 1793.
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