Progressive Care Unit RN
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Lovelace Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Specialty: Registered Nurse (PCU Nights)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Unit: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Nights at a cardiovascular-focused hospital
• Shift Options: 36 or 48 hours per week
• Patient Ratios: 1:4
• Weekend Requirement: As needed, rotating schedule
• Float Requirement: Yes
• On Call Requirement: None
• Block Scheduling: Case by case
• Unit Size: 55 beds
• Documentation System: EPIC
• Scrub Color: Any (no logo)

Experience Requirements

• Minimum Specialty Experience: 2 years preferred (will consider candidates with 1+ years)
• Cardiovascular experience required
• Prior travel experience: Not required (1st time travelers accepted)

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) preferred
• PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, Management of Assaultive Behavior, 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)

Compliance & Background Checks

• 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)
• Work history verification for past 7 years required

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, must renew annually (fit test done onsite)
• Adult TDAP vaccine within 10 years
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Required immunizations or positive titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (or declination)
  • Varicella (or documented history)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• COVID-19 vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required

Additional Requirements

• Clear headshot photo for badge
• Completion of unit-specific skills checklist annually
• Completion of employment application/resume
• References: Internal only; not required for clearance
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Color blind testing (online) required for all candidates
• Core compliance testing annually for subcontractors

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for a Registered Nurse with cardiovascular experience to work nights in a PCU setting in Albuquerque, NM. Candidates should have at least 2 years of specialty experience preferred, with required certifications including BLS and ACLS. Prior travel experience is not required. Compliance with extensive background checks, health screenings, and immunizations is mandatory. The position offers flexible scheduling with weekend and float requirements.