Progressive Care Unit RN
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Lovelace Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Unit: PCU Nights (Progressive Care Unit) at Heart Hospital

Job Details

• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Nights
• Hours: Option of 36 or 48 hours per week
• Patient Ratio: 1:4
• Weekend Requirement: As needed, rotating
• Float Requirement: Yes
• On Call: None
• Block Scheduling: Case by case
• Unit Size: 55 beds
• Specialty Experience Required: Cardiovascular experience required
• Years of Experience Required: 2 years preferred (minimum 1 year considered)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required; first-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
• PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, MAB, NIH Stroke Certification as applicable
• State License verification (primary source)
• NURSYS Verification for RN license
• Other certifications as applicable to specialty and unit

Competencies & Testing

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (80% passing or Angoff score)
• Color Blind Testing (online)
• Competency Exams as applicable
• Annual Core Testing for subcontractors

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 for positive TB results (annual renewal)
• 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

Background & Documentation Requirements

• 7-year background check within 1 year of start (includes SS trace, county searches, nationwide, sex offender, education verification)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required upon hire
• Fingerprinting required onsite during orientation (New Mexico placements only)
• Education verification required (highest level)
• Valid Driver’s License or State ID
• I9 and E-Verify compliance
• Clear headshot photo for badge
• Employment application and resume required
• 7-year work history verification required
• Unit-specific skills checklist required annually

Additional Information

• Cardiovascular experience is mandatory for this PCU role
• Rotating weekend shifts and float assignments expected
• No on-call duties
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses with cardiovascular skills looking for a travel contract in New Mexico with a supportive hospital system and flexible scheduling options.