PCU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Job | Night Shift in Albuquerque, NM

Apply for a PCU Registered Nurse travel contract in Albuquerque, New Mexico, caring for complex cardiac patients on a high-acuity progressive care unit. This on-site travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to care for adult and geriatric patients with complex cardiovascular conditions in a 55-bed cardiac stepdown unit. Located in central Albuquerque, the area combines vibrant Southwestern culture, historic neighborhoods, beautiful high-desert scenery, and easy access to the Sandia Mountains.

PCU Travel Nurse Job Details

• Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• End Date: January 25, 2027
• Unit: Cardiac Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,700-$1,790
• Schedule: Four 12-hour night shifts per week, approximately 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
• Hours: Option to work 36 or 48 hours per week
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:4-5
• Weekend Requirement: Rotating weekends or as needed
• Call: None
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling; block scheduling considered case by case

PCU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent PCU, progressive care, cardiac stepdown, or closely related acute-care nursing experience; 2 years preferred
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in New Mexico or a qualifying compact license
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Cardiovascular nursing experience required
• Experience caring for adult and geriatric patients with cardiovascular diagnoses, including CHF and STEMI/NSTEMI
• Epic electronic health record experience required
• Ability to float to like units within the nurse’s scope of practice as needed
• First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply

PCU Travel RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for adult and geriatric patients in a cardiac progressive care and stepdown setting
• Monitor telemetry and recognize and respond to changes in cardiac rhythms and patient condition
• Care for patients before and after cardiac catheterization, angiography, cardiac surgery, and myocardial infarction
• Manage and monitor cardiac drips, including titratable therapies within unit protocols
• Provide care for patients requiring BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, oxygen therapy, and other non-invasive airway support
• Perform central line, PICC, peripheral IV, chest tube, feeding tube, wound, and wound-vac care
• Administer blood products, IV medications, insulin protocols, heparin protocols, and procedural sedation monitoring as ordered
• Complete accurate assessments, documentation, medication administration, and care coordination in Epic
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, rehabilitation, rapid response, and other interdisciplinary teams
• Support safe patient transitions, patient education, discharge planning, and evidence-based care practices

Apply now for this PCU Registered Nurse travel nursing opportunity in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

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.