Travel PCU Registered Nurse

American Consultants is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/06/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse / Progressive Care Unit – Albuquerque, NM 87102

Start Date: July 6, 2026

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico

Schedule: Night shift, 4x12-hour shifts (18:30 - 07:00). Option for 36 or 48 hours per week. Patient ratio 1:4-5. Rotating weekend coverage as needed. Floating to like units as needed based on facility requirements.

Highlights:

• Progressive Care Unit at a specialized cardiac facility with 55 beds and average daily census of 38 patients
• Cardiovascular-focused patient population including CHF, STEMI/NSTEMI, and other cardiac conditions
• Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and radiology
• 24-36 hour orientation with Epic charting system training and onsite module completion
• 91-day travel assignment in a dynamic cardiac care environment
• Opportunity to work with specialized cardiac procedures including post-catheterization and post-cardiac surgery patients

Requirements:

• Active RN license (New Mexico or Compact state license required prior to start; pending license accepted at time of application)
• Minimum 2 years of progressive care or stepdown experience preferred (1+ years may be considered)
• Cardiovascular experience required
• BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale certifications required; CPI preferred
• Epic charting system experience required
• Experience with cardiac telemetry, dysrhythmia management, cardiac drips, and post-procedural cardiac care
• Proficiency in central line management, blood product administration, BiPAP/CPAP, high flow nasal cannula, and IV protocols
• First-time travelers accepted; must reside outside 50-mile local radius

Why Join Us?

This progressive care opportunity offers specialized cardiovascular nursing experience in a dedicated cardiac hospital setting. Work with a collaborative healthcare team caring for complex cardiac patients while advancing your skills in critical interventions and post-procedural monitoring. Enjoy flexible scheduling options with support throughout your 13-week assignment, comprehensive orientation, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in cardiac patient care.

American Consultants Job ID #18355600. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:PCU/IMC/Stepdown,19:00:00-07:00:00

About American ConsultantsBenefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Weekly pay
• License and certification reimbursement
• Holiday Pay
• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus