American Traveler 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: 01/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) telemetry position requiring a NM or compact license, night shifts, and recent travel assignment experience.

Responsibilities

• Work in a hospital-based Progressive Care Unit (PCU) with telemetry monitoring
• Unit typically consists of 18 or more beds
• Patient population consists of adults requiring progressive or intermediate level care
• Requires use of Epic EMR; experience preferred
• 12-hour night shifts with weekends and call as needed
• Floating between departments and nearby locations within 20 miles is required
• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Coordinate patient care by collaborating with patients, families, and the healthcare team
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed and document according to policy
• Supervise LPNs and non-licensed assistive personnel
• Must pass onsite Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia test on the first day of orientation, with one opportunity to retest if needed
• Holiday, weekend, and call coverage may be required based on unit needs

Requirements

• Active NM or compact state RN license
• Minimum of two years current experience in an 18+ bed telemetry or progressive care unit
• Must have successfully completed at least one prior 13-week travel assignment
• Associate degree in Nursing (ADN or ASN) required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications from AHA, American Health & Safety, or American Red Cross
• Must provide or pass a Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia (BCA) assessment prior to, or during, the first week of assignment; failure to pass after a re-test will result in dismissal
• Preferred: NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Candidates must live more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted
• Former permanent staff must wait one year before being eligible as a traveler

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-650021. 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

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