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

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - Required
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - Required
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) - Preferred
• PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, MAB, NIH Stroke Certification - Required as applicable
• State License Verification (Primary source online verification required)
• NURSYS Verification for RN

Competencies & Testing

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (80% passing score or meet/exceed Angoff score)
• Color Blind Testing (Relias online version acceptable)
• Competency Exam (minimum 80% passing score or meet/exceed Angoff score)
• Annual Core Testing for Subs (if applicable)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam within 12 months of start
• Fit Mask Test within 1 year of start (annual renewal required)
• Adult TDAP Vaccine within 10 years
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray within 1 year
• TB Questionnaire (if positive TB test)
• 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
• Negative 10 Panel Drug Screen within 90 days of start
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (10/01 - 03/31)
• COVID-19 Vaccine (Dose 1 and Fully Vaccinated) or approved medical/religious exemption required

Background & Documentation

• 7-year background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required upon hire
• Education verification required (highest level)
• Fingerprinting required onsite during orientation (New Mexico placements only)
• Valid Driver’s License/State ID required
• I9 and E-Verify required
• Clear headshot photo for badge
• Employment application/resume required
• 7-year work history verification required

Additional Information

• Block scheduling and weekend requirements are flexible and case by case
• Float requirement applies
• No on-call duties
• First-time travelers are accepted; prior travel experience is not mandatory

This position is ideal for Registered Nurses with cardiovascular experience seeking a travel contract in a progressive care unit setting with night shifts.