Travel PCU RN - $1,829 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

• Specialty:
  Cardiac Stepdown
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  08/31/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Night Shift RN for a Progressive Care Unit position requiring NM or Compact RN license and cardiovascular experience.

• Work in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) functioning as a cardiac stepdown unit within a dedicated Heart Hospital setting
• 55-bed unit with a significant cardiac patient population
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Night shift schedule (3x12 hours), 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM
• Option of 36 or 48 hours per week
• Rotating weekend requirement as needed
• Floating required to like units within scope based on facility needs, with brief orientation provided
• No on-call requirements
• Epic charting system experience required

• Active RN license (NM or Compact) required, pending compact accepted if obtained prior to start
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• NIHSS certification required
• CPI certification preferred
• 1-2 years of RN experience required, with cardiovascular experience specifically needed
• Epic charting experience required
• Skills in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and telemetry monitoring
• Experience with cardiac drip management and heparin protocols
• Experience with central line, PICC line, and peripheral line care preferred
• Experience with chest tube management (Emerson/Pleur Evac) preferred
• Experience with BiPAP/CPAP and high flow nasal cannula management preferred
• Experience with sheath removal and pre/post cardiac catheterization care
• Post cardiac surgery and post MI care experience preferred

• Provide cardiac telemetry nursing care including monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and emergency response
• Perform procedural sedation administration and monitoring
• Manage wound care and wound vac therapy
• Administer IV insulin protocols and manage blood glucose
• Provide GI care including feeding tube management
• Scrubs of any color accepted, no logos permitted
• First-time travelers are accepted
• Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility; local candidates within this radius are not accepted
• Former staff members must wait one year before returning as a traveler
• No more than 3-4 days of RTO will be auto-approved, and RTO is not permitted during the first week of orientation
• Travel pairs or groups are not accepted

American Traveler Job  #P-741461. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN
- Telemetry
- Progressive Care Unit

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.