Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Albuquerque, NM
First Connect Health
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,540/weekOverview
- Start Date07/20/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$1,040/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,500/week
Benefits
- Sick pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Weekly pay
- Referral bonus
Qualifications
- Resume
Description
🔥 PREMIER HEART HOSPITAL CONTRACT – FLEXIBLE 36 OR 48-HOUR OPTIONS – FIRST TIMERS OK
First Connect Health is seeking a skilled Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse (RN) for an immediate 13-week night-shift assignment at the specialized Heart Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This dedicated 55-bed cardiovascular unit offers highly structured support and a highly coveted 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio on nights. If you are a high-performing telemetry or stepdown nurse looking to boost your income with guaranteed overtime, or a clinician ready to take your very first travel assignment, this facility proudly welcomes you!
Please note: This facility will consider strong candidates with 1+ years of experience, though 2 years is preferred.
💰 PRE-CALCULATED 48-HOUR PAY PACKAGE
- Weekly Gross: $2,540.00
- Weekly Tax-Free Stipend: $1,500.00
- Hourly W2 Rate: $20.00/hr
- Overtime Rate: $30.00/hr
📅 SHIFT & POSITION DETAILS
- Schedule: Night shifts, 18:30 - 07:00. Choice of a 3x12 (36hr) or 4x12 (48hr) work week.
- Block Scheduling: Evaluated on a case-by-case basis!
- Favorable Patient Ratios: Dynamic 1:4 ratio on night shifts (scales up to 1:5 based on daily census/acuity).
- EMR System: Epic charting required.
- Clinical Environment: 55-bed dedicated Cardiovascular PCU within a specialized Heart Hospital setting. Daily unit census averages 38 patients.
- Patient Diagnoses: High-volume cardiovascular care including CHF management, STEMI/NSTEMI tracking, post-cardiac angiograms, pre/post-cardiac cath, pre/post-cardiac surgery, and sheath removal.
- Float Requirement: Yes, traveling clinicians will float to related units to meet facility needs.
🚨 REQUISITE QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUBMISSION
- Experience: Minimum 1–2 years of recent clinical acute care experience. Cardiovascular/Telemetry setting experience is strictly required. First-time travel nurses are fully welcome!
- Certifications Required: Active AHA BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS credentials are required at submission. CPI certification is preferred.
- Clinical Competencies: Full comfort with cardiac drip management (including titration), IV insulin protocols, sheath removal, heparin protocols, and advanced dysrhythmia interpretation/management.
- Dress Code: Any solid color scrubs are permitted (must have no external logos).
✨ WORK WITH HARRY JAMES AT FIRST CONNECT HEALTH
Skip the corporate waiting lines. Apply directly to this posting to work with me, Harry James. I manage my candidate submissions with absolute financial transparency, rapid document vetting, and prioritize direct outreach to get your file to the account team immediately.
👉 Click "Apply Now" to start your screening and secure your July 20th start date in Albuquerque!
Employer
First Connect Health
3 nurses recommend working with First Connect Health
At First Connect Health, we take pride in being a Joint Commission–certified healthcare staffing agency, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. This prestigious certification is more than just a seal — it's a reflection of our commitment to excellence, safety, and quality in everything we do.
By meeting the rigorous standards set by The Joint Commission, one of the most respected accrediting bodies in healthcare, we've demonstrated that our processes, compliance, and patient care standards are aligned with the highest levels of quality in the industry.
But our dedication goes beyond certifications. Nurses choose First Connect Health because:
- ✅ Trust and Transparency: We foster honest communication, timely updates, and full transparency throughout your placement journey.
- ✅ Best Pay & Benefits: We offer industry-leading compensation packages, along with benefits that support your career goals.
- ✅ Flexibility & Choice: Whether you're seeking short-term assignments, long-term contracts, or local opportunities, we provide the flexibility to suit your preferences.
- ✅ Personalized Support: Our recruiters take the time to understand your needs, guiding you with care, respect, and responsiveness at every step.
When you work with First Connect Health, you're not just another number — you're a valued professional. Join a team that’s focused on your success, your well-being, and your future in healthcare.
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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