Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Lovelace Medical Center

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
• Specialty Years of Experience: 2 years preferred (will consider 1+ years)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (1st time travelers accepted)
• Documentation System: EPIC
• Scrub Color: Any (no logo)

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) preferred
• PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, MAB, NIH Stroke Certification as applicable

Licensure & Verification

• Primary source online verification of state license required
• NURSYS verification required for RN license
• Education verification required (transcript or diploma accepted as placeholder if needed)

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required upon hire
• Fingerprinting required onsite during orientation (New Mexico placements only)
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, must renew annually
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • TB questionnaire (if applicable)
  • 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
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season
  • COVID-19 vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required

Competency Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (80% passing or meet Angoff score)
• Color Blind Testing (online acceptable)
• Competency Exam (minimum 80% passing or meet Angoff score)
• Annual unit-specific skills checklist

Additional Information

• References: Not required for clearance but 2 professional references recommended for travel/allied/per diem acute care
• Complete application/resume required
• Fingerprint consent form must be signed prior to start (NM only)
• Photo (clear headshot) required for badge

This position is suitable for nurses with cardiovascular experience looking for a travel contract in a progressive care unit setting with night shifts. Prior travel experience is not mandatory, making it accessible for first-time travel nurses.