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

Registered Nurse – PCU Nights

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Unit: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) – Night shift
• Shift Hours: 18:30 to 07:00 (4 shifts of 12 hours each)
• Option to work 36 or 48 hours per week
• Patient Ratio: 1 nurse to 4 patients
• Weekend Requirement: As needed, rotating schedule
• Float Requirement: Yes
• On Call: None
• Block Scheduling: Case by case
• Unit Size: 55 beds
• Cardiovascular experience required
• Scrub Color: Any (no logo)

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Mexico
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience in Cardiac Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience working in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) setting

Experience Requirements

• Specialty Experience: Minimum 1 year preferred in nursing with recent cardiovascular PCU experience
• Prior travel experience: Not required; first-time travelers accepted

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License or State ID
• E-Verify compliance (for direct hires)
• Background checks including:

  • 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 upon hire
  • Fingerprinting required onsite during orientation (New Mexico placements only)
• Education verification (highest level of education must be verified)
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start (annual renewal required)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines (boosters required if negative/equivocal)
  • Hepatitis B: Positive titer, series, or declination accepted
  • Varicella: Positive titer, 2 vaccines, or physician-documented history of chickenpox
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31)
• Photo for badge (clear headshot)
• Signed fingerprint consent form (New Mexico only)
• Employee vehicle registration form

Additional Requirements

• Unit-specific skills checklist required annually
• 7-year work history verification required
• Complete application/resume required

Notes

• Block scheduling and weekend requirements are flexible and based on unit needs
• Orientation and EPIC training can be attended pending fingerprint clearance, but no patient care until clearance is received
• Flu vaccine declinations are not accepted; medical exemptions must be approved by provider and client
• Candidates must meet all competency and certification requirements prior to start

This position offers an opportunity to work nights in a cardiovascular-focused PCU with a supportive nurse-to-patient ratio and flexible scheduling options.