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 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

• Specialty: Registered Nurse with Cardiovascular experience required
• Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years preferred (will consider 1+ years)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required; first-time travelers accepted

Certifications Required

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

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks: 7-year background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Education Verification: Must verify highest level of education
• Licensure: Primary source online verification required, including NURSYS verification for RN
• Fingerprinting: Required onsite during orientation for New Mexico placements; must be redone for every new contract
• Physical Exam: Within 12 months of start
• Fit Mask Test: Required within 1 year of start, must be renewed annually
• Immunizations & Health Documents:

  • Adult TDAP vaccine within 10 years
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B immunity or declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (required during flu season)
  • COVID-19 vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (declinations not accepted)
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start

Additional Requirements

• Unit-specific skills checklist required annually
• 7-year work history verification required
• Complete application/resume required
• Clear headshot photo for badge
• Compliance with facility-specific forms and acknowledgments (e.g., fingerprint consent form, vehicle registration if applicable)

Summary

This is a travel Registered Nurse position on the PCU night shift in Albuquerque, NM, requiring cardiovascular experience and at least 2 years of nursing experience preferred. The role involves a 13-week contract with flexible scheduling options and requires standard healthcare certifications and compliance with thorough background, health, and immunization documentation. Prior travel experience is not required, making it suitable for first-time travel nurses.