PCU Registered Nurse
Albuquerque, NM
HonorVet Technologies
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,630/weekOverview
- Start Date08/17/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Vision benefits
- License and certification reimbursement
- Continuing Education
- Medical benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Dental benefits
- Guaranteed Hours
- Mileage reimbursement
- Referral bonus
- Bereavement
- Holiday Pay
- Sick pay
- Retention bonus
Description
Registered Nurse – PCU (Cardiac Stepdown)
Facility: Lovelace Medical Center – The Heart Hospital of New Mexico
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Start Date: 08/17/2026
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Night 4x12-Hour (18:30 - 07:00)
Schedule: Option of 36 or 48 Hours/Week Available
Patient Ratio: 1:4-5 (Unit Standard: 1:5)
Charting System: Epic
Float Required: Yes, to like units within scope
Call Requirement: None
Job Duties:
- Provide specialized nursing care to PCU patients with complex cardiovascular conditions including CHF, STEMI/NSTEMI, and post-cardiac procedures.
- Monitor telemetry, interpret dysrhythmias, and manage patients requiring continuous cardiac monitoring and clinical interventions.
- Administer cardiac medications, manage heparin protocols, cardiac drips, IV therapies, and monitor patient response.
- Provide care for patients recovering from cardiac catheterization, angioplasty, MI, and cardiac surgery procedures.
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to develop care plans, educate patients, and promote safe discharge planning.
Requirements:
License: Active RN License (NM or Compact License accepted; pending NM/Compact license accepted if obtained before start)
Experience: Minimum 2 years RN experience preferred; Cardiovascular/PCU experience required; 1+ years considered
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS (CPI preferred)
Other Requirement: Epic experience required; telemetry and cardiac stepdown experience required; travel experience not mandatory.
Unit Details:
Unit: PCU – Heart Hospital (5050-1006)
Patient Ratios: 1:4-5
Patient Population: Adults and Geriatrics with cardiovascular and complex medical conditions
Patient Diagnoses:
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
STEMI/NSTEMI
Cardiovascular disorders
Post-cardiac catheterization patients
Post-cardiac surgery patients
Dysrhythmias requiring telemetry monitoring
Neurological/CVA patients (preferred experience)
Employer
HonorVet Technologies
6 nurses recommend working with HonorVet Technologies
Pros
I’ve had the pleasure of working with her for the last two years. She has always been available to assist me, even after joining a different agency. She regularly followed up to ensure I was satisfied with my facility and was quick to resolve any issues.
Cons
None
Recommends working with HonorVet Technologies
HonorVet Technologies: Pioneering Purpose, Empowering Heroes
Founded in 2015, HonorVet Technologies stands as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), proudly certified by NaVOBA and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Our mission goes beyond staffing—we are committed to transforming lives by addressing the critical unemployment challenges faced by veterans.
As a Joint Commission-certified clinical staffing agency, we deliver unmatched expertise in placing top-tier healthcare professionals—RNs, LPNs/LVNs, CNAs/CMAs, and NPs—across diverse facilities, including hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers, old-age homes, schools, correctional facilities, and more.
At HonorVet, we don't just fill roles; we bridge gaps, uplift communities, and honor the ones who served.
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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