PCU Registered Nurse
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Lovelace Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – PCU (Night Shift)

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

Job Details

• Unit: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) – Nights
• Shift: 4 shifts per week, 12 hours each (18:30 – 7:00)
• 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
• Specialty Experience: Cardiovascular experience required

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)
• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience

Experience Requirements

• Cardiovascular experience required
• Prior travel experience is not required; first-time travelers accepted

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start (annual renewal required) – fit test done onsite
• Adult TDAP vaccine within 10 years of start (no declinations accepted; medical exemptions require approval)
• Negative TB test (2-step PPD, QGOLD, or TSPOT) within 1 year of start
• Required immunizations or positive titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (or declination accepted)
  • Varicella (or documented history)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start

Documentation and Compliance

• Valid Driver’s License or State ID required
• 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) and must be redone for every new contract
• Education verification required (transcript or diploma accepted as placeholder if needed)
• Photo for badge (clear headshot) required
• Employment application/resume required
• 7-year work history verification required
• Unit-specific skills checklist required annually

Additional Information

• Scrub color: Any (no logo)
• Rotation and scheduling details handled on a case-by-case basis
• No on-call requirement for this position

This position offers an opportunity to work in a cardiovascular-focused PCU night shift with a supportive nurse-to-patient ratio and flexible scheduling options. Candidates with cardiovascular experience and required certifications are encouraged to apply.