Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse (PCU RN) Travel Nursing Contract – Albuquerque, NM

Experienced Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurses (PCU RNs) are invited to join a cardiac stepdown travel nursing assignment in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Provide high-quality care to adult and geriatric patients with complex cardiovascular conditions while working night shifts with strong interdisciplinary support. This 13-week PCU travel nurse contract offers the opportunity to expand your acute-care and cardiac nursing experience in a collaborative progressive care environment. Albuquerque is a vibrant high-desert city known for scenic mountain views, rich cultural heritage, outdoor recreation, and year-round sunshine.

PCU Travel Nurse Job Details

• Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse / Cardiac Stepdown Nurse
• Healthcare Setting: 55-bed cardiac stepdown and progressive care unit with a significant cardiovascular patient population
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,700-$1,790
• Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 12-hour night shifts
• Shift Hours: 6:30 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours, with an option to work 48 hours
• Weekend Requirement: Rotating weekends as needed
• Patient Ratio: Typically 1:4-5
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatric patients, including those with CHF, STEMI, NSTEMI, and other cardiovascular conditions
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic charting
• Floating: May float to comparable units within the nurse’s scope of practice based on operational needs
• Call: None

PCU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in New Mexico; a pending New Mexico or compact license may be considered if obtained before the start date
• At least 1 year of recent PCU, progressive care, stepdown, or comparable acute-care nursing experience required; 2 years preferred
• Previous cardiovascular or cardiac nursing experience required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Current NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• CPI certification preferred
• Demonstrated proficiency with cardiac telemetry, dysrhythmia interpretation, IV therapy, central and PICC line care, and cardiac monitoring
• Experience with cardiac drips, heparin protocols, BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, chest tubes, blood product administration, and post-cardiac procedure care preferred
• Ability to work independently, collaborate effectively with an interdisciplinary healthcare team, and adapt to changing patient-care needs

PCU RN Travel Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in a 55-bed progressive care and cardiac stepdown unit
• Assess, monitor, and manage patients with acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions, including CHF and post-myocardial infarction patients
• Interpret cardiac rhythms and respond promptly to changes in patient condition
• Administer medications and manage cardiac therapies according to established protocols
• Monitor patients before and after cardiac catheterization, angiography, surgery, and other procedures
• Manage central lines, PICC lines, peripheral IVs, chest tubes, feeding tubes, oxygen therapy, and non-invasive airway support
• Perform ongoing assessments, medication administration, patient education, care planning, and accurate documentation in Epic
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, radiology, social services, and rapid response teams
• Maintain patient safety, infection prevention, and isolation precautions
• Float to comparable units when needed and provide safe, effective care within the RN’s scope of practice

Apply now for this PCU RN travel nursing opportunity in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and take the next step in your cardiac nursing career.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.