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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
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
• Float Requirement: Yes
• On Call Requirement: None
• Block Scheduling: Case by case
• Unit Size: 55 beds
• Specialty Experience Required: Cardiovascular experience required
• Years of Experience Required: 2 years preferred (will consider 1+ years)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required; 1st time travelers accepted
• Documentation System: EPIC
• Scrub Color: Any (no logo)

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) preferred
• Additional certifications may be required as applicable (e.g., PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, MAB, NIH Stroke Certification)

Licensure & Verification

• Primary source online verification of state license required
• NURSYS verification required for RN licenses

Compliance & Background Checks

• 7-year background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required upon hire
• Education verification required (transcript or diploma accepted as placeholder if needed)
• Fingerprinting required onsite during orientation (New Mexico placements only)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, must be renewed annually
• Adult TDAP vaccine within 10 years of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start
• TB questionnaire for positive TB results, renewed annually
• 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 (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• COVID-19 vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required (declinations not accepted)

Competency Requirements

• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam (80% minimum score or meet Angoff score)
• Color blind testing (online version acceptable)
• Competency exams as applicable to profession (minimum 80% passing score)
• Annual core testing for subcontractors

Additional Requirements

• Clear headshot photo for badge
• Employment application/resume required
• Unit-specific skills checklist required annually
• 7-year work history verification required

Summary

This is a travel/contract RN position on a PCU night shift in Albuquerque, NM, with a 13-week contract length. Cardiovascular experience and 2 years of RN experience are preferred. Prior travel experience is not required. The role requires multiple certifications, background checks, health screenings, and compliance with immunization and competency standards. The position offers flexible scheduling with weekend and float requirements.