Travel PCU RN

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

• Specialty:
  PCU
  - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/26/2026
• 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:
  
  Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a night shift Progressive Care Unit position requiring cardiovascular experience and a NM or compact RN license.

• Cardiac stepdown unit located within a dedicated Heart Hospital with a significant cardiac patient population
• 55-bed unit with a 1:4 patient ratio
• Night shift, 3x12 hour shifts from 18:30 to 07:00
• Option of 36 or 48 hour schedules
• Rotating weekend coverage required as needed
• Floating to like units required based on facility needs, with brief orientation provided
• No on-call requirements
• Block scheduling considered on a case-by-case basis
• Uses Epic charting system

• Active RN license (NM state license or compact) required, pending compact accepted if obtained prior to start
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS required; CPI preferred
• 2 years of experience preferred, will consider 1+ years
• Cardiovascular experience required
• Skills include cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, cardiac drip management, telemetry monitoring (on-unit and remote), IV therapy, central and peripheral line care, and sheath removal
• Additional preferred skills include chest tube management, BiPAP/CPAP management, high flow nasal cannula, blood product administration, PICC line management, wound care/wound vac, IV insulin protocols, and procedural sedation monitoring
• No prior travel experience required

• Provide nursing care to cardiac stepdown patients including pre/post cardiac catheterization and pre/post cardiac surgery care
• Scrub color is flexible with no logos permitted
• Must reside outside a 50 mile radius of the facility, as local candidates within that radius are not accepted
• Previous staff must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Maximum of 4 days RTO can be auto-approved at time of submission

American Traveler Job  #P-764074. 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:
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.