Progressive Care Unit RN
Albuquerque, NM
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

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 Ratio: 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

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience preferred (will consider candidates with 1+ years)
• Prior travel experience not required (1st time travelers accepted)

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in New Mexico
• BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) required
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) preferred
• Other certifications as applicable: PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, Management of Assaultive Behavior, NIH Stroke Certification (if applicable)

Documentation & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Education verification (highest level) required
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, renewed annually
• Immunizations/vaccinations required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or 2 vaccines)
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella (positive titer, 2 vaccines, or documented history)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (declinations not accepted)
• Fingerprinting required onsite during orientation (New Mexico placements only)
• Photo for badge required

Requirements/Qualifications

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

Additional Information

• Documentation system: EPIC
• Scrub color: Any (no logo)
• References: Not required for clearance but professional references recommended
• Skills checklist: Unit-specific, required annually
• Work history verification: 7 years required

This position offers an opportunity to work in a cardiovascular-focused PCU with flexible scheduling and support for first-time travel nurses.