Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $1,908 per week in Carnuel, NM

GHR Healthcare 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:

01/05/2026 Duration:

13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift:

12 hours Employment Type:

Travel Travel Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse Job – Albuquerque, NM

Advance your nursing career as a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse in Albuquerque, NM (87102)! This travel nursing job at a leading Heart Hospital offers an excellent opportunity for RNs passionate about cardiovascular care and clinical excellence. Albuquerque is a top destination for healthcare professionals, known for its vibrant culture, scenic mountain views, and year-round sunshine.

PCU RN Job Details

Location:

Albuquerque, NM 87102 (New Mexico healthcare jobs)

Facility:

Heart Hospital – Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Assignment Type:

Travel Registered Nurse Contract

Start Date:

January 5, 2026

End Date:

April 6, 2026

Duration:

13-week travel nursing assignment

Shift:

12-hour nights (18:30 – 07:00), 3 shifts/week (36 or 48 hours/week)

Estimated Weekly Salary:

$1700-$1740

Patient Ratio:

1:4-5

Unit Size:

55 beds

Charting System:

EPIC

Scrub Color:

Any (no logo)

PCU Registered Nurse Qualifications

Active New Mexico or Compact State RN license (required at time of submission)

Minimum 1 year of recent Progressive Care Unit (PCU) nursing experience (2 years preferred)

Cardiovascular nursing experience required

BLS and ACLS certifications required (CPI preferred)

First-time travel nurses welcome

Willingness to float to similar units as needed

Local candidates within 50 miles not accepted

PCU RN Responsibilities

Provide high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with cardiovascular diagnoses (CHF, STEMI/NSTEMI, post-cardiac procedures, etc.)

Monitor and interpret cardiac telemetry, manage cardiac drips, and respond to changes in patient condition

Administer blood products, manage central and peripheral IV lines, and perform wound care

Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including physical therapy, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and social services

Document all patient care in EPIC electronic health records system

Participate in rotating weekend coverage and float to similar nursing units as needed

Ensure compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and safety standards

Experience the best of New Mexico nursing jobs in Albuquerque’s premier Heart Hospital.

Apply now

to join our healthcare team and take the next step in your travel nursing career!

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GHR Healthcare Job ID # . 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: PCU About GHR Healthcare

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