PCU Registered Nurse
Albuquerque, NM
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse – PCU Nights

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 18:30–7:00)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Details

• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) with 55 beds
• Cardiovascular experience required
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:4
• Weekend shifts as needed, rotating schedule
• Float requirement: Yes
• On-call: None
• Block scheduling: Case by case
• Scrub color: Any (no logo)

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Mexico
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience within the last year
• Cardiovascular experience
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License or State ID
• E-Verify compliance (for direct hires)
• Background checks including:

  • 7-year history check (work, education, residence)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG screenings
  • Fingerprinting onsite during orientation (New Mexico only)
• Education verification (highest level)
• NURSYS verification for RN license
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start (annual renewal required)
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Adult TDAP vaccine within 10 years (no declinations accepted except approved medical exemptions)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required
  • Hepatitis B: Positive titer, series, or declination accepted
  • Varicella: Positive titer, 2 vaccines, or physician-documented history required
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (declinations not accepted)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start

Additional Requirements

• Unit-specific skills checklist (annual)
• Work history verification for the past 7 years
• Completion of employment application/resume
• Photo for badge (clear headshot)
• Fingerprint consent form (New Mexico only)
• Employee vehicle registration form

Notes

• First-time travel nurses accepted
• Prior travel experience is not required
• Orientation and EPIC training attendance allowed pending fingerprint clearance, but no unit work until clearance received

This position offers night shifts in a cardiovascular-focused PCU with a supportive staffing ratio and a comprehensive set of compliance and certification requirements to ensure quality patient care.