Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Albuquerque, NM
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - PCU Nights

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Nights
• Unit: Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Bed Count: 55 beds on unit
• Patient Population: Cardiovascular experience required
• Staffing Ratios: 1 nurse to 4 patients
• Weekend Requirement: As needed, rotating
• Float Requirement: Yes
• On Call Requirement: None
• Scheduling: Block scheduling handled case by case
• Shift Options: 36 or 48 hours available
• Scrub Color: Any (no logo)

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)

Required Certifications

• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) preferred
• Other certifications as applicable: PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, MAB, NIH Stroke Certification (if applicable)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background check (7 years, updated annually) including SS trace, county searches, nationwide, sex offender, education verification
• 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 and titers 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 (during flu season)
• Fingerprinting required onsite during orientation (New Mexico placements only)
• Photo for badge required
• Employment application and resume required
• Unit-specific skills checklist required annually
• Work history verification for 7 years

Additional Notes

• Orientation and EPIC training can be attended pending fingerprint clearance but cannot work on unit until clearance is received
• Medical and religious exemptions for vaccines require proper documentation and approval
• References are not required to clear candidates but may be requested internally

This position offers an opportunity to work in a cardiovascular progressive care setting with flexible scheduling options and support for first-time travel nurses.