Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Albuquerque, NM
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights
$2,617/weekOverview
- Start Date03/02/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (2 years)
- Definitive Observation Unit Nurse, Progressive Care Nurse, Surgical Stepdown Nurse, Stepdown Nurse or Intermediate Care Nurse (2 years)
- Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate of Science in Nursing
Description
Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - PCU Nights
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Details
- Unit: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Nights
- Shift Options: 36 or 48 hours per week
- Patient Ratios: 1:4
- Weekend Requirement: As needed, rotating
- Float Requirement: Yes
- On Call Requirement: None
- Block Scheduling: Case by case
- Unit Size: 55 beds
- Specialty Experience: Cardiovascular experience required
- Years of Experience Required: 2 years preferred (will consider 1+ years)
- Prior Travel Experience: Not required; first-time travelers accepted
- Documentation System: EPIC
- Scrub Color: Any (no logo)
Certifications Required
- BLS (Basic Life Support) - Required
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - Required
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) - Preferred
- PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, MAB, NIH Stroke Certification - Required as applicable
- State License Verification (Primary source online verification required)
- NURSYS Verification for RN
Competencies & Testing
- Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (80% passing score or meet/exceed Angoff score)
- Color Blind Testing (Relias online version acceptable)
- Competency Exam (minimum 80% passing score or meet/exceed Angoff score)
- Annual Core Testing for Subs (if applicable)
Health & Immunization Requirements
- Physical Exam within 12 months of start
- Fit Mask Test within 1 year of start (annual renewal required)
- Adult TDAP Vaccine within 10 years
- Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray within 1 year
- TB Questionnaire (if positive TB test)
- Measles (Rubeola), 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
- Negative 10 Panel Drug Screen within 90 days of start
- Seasonal Flu Vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (10/01 - 03/31)
- COVID-19 Vaccine (Dose 1 and Fully Vaccinated) or approved medical/religious exemption required
Background & Documentation
- 7-year background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
- EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required upon hire
- Education verification required (highest level)
- Fingerprinting required onsite during orientation (New Mexico placements only)
- Valid Driver’s License/State ID required
- I9 and E-Verify required
- Clear headshot photo for badge
- Employment application/resume required
- 7-year work history verification required
Additional Information
- Block scheduling and weekend requirements are flexible and case by case
- Float requirement applies
- No on-call duties
- First-time travelers are accepted; prior travel experience is not mandatory
This position is ideal for Registered Nurses with cardiovascular experience seeking a travel contract in a progressive care unit setting with night shifts.
Employer
Access Healthcare
Access Healthcare was founded by two travel nurses, Danielle and Diego, who had a dream and a shared vision of creating an agency which all nurses would want to work with. Our passion has led us to where we are today as one of the top 10 agencies in our home state of New Jersey, with access to contracts in all 50 states! We encourage you to join our team and we cannot wait to get to know you!
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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