ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC 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: 02/01/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Opportunity:
RN - PCU
Job Details:
• Provide direct patient care utilizing the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and document individual patient needs
• Ensure safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable care of patients
• Coordinate patient care through collaboration with patient/family and healthcare team
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physician or standard protocols
• Identify and meet patient and family learning and discharge needs throughout episode of care
• Assume responsibility for clinical supervision of LPNs and non-licensed assistive personnel
• Float between departments and/or local locations within 20 miles as required
• Two years current experience required in an 18-plus bed telemetry/progressive care unit
• Must have successfully completed at least one 13-week travel assignment
• Must successfully pass a BCA (Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia) test onsite before starting assignment
• One opportunity to re-test if initial test is failed; second failure results in contract cancellation
• Required certifications: New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License, BLS, ACLS
• BLS and ACLS must be completed through American Heart Association, American Health and Safety, or American Red Cross
• Required education: Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN)
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• NIHSS certification preferred
• Must be a team player, flexible, and accustomed to fast-paced environment
Facility:
This healthcare facility operates a progressive care unit with 18+ beds providing telemetry and cardiac monitoring services. The organization utilizes Epic EMR systems and maintains high standards for cardiac care, requiring specialized testing for arrhythmia recognition. The facility emphasizes patient-centered care and collaborative healthcare team approaches while providing opportunities for professional growth and development in progressive care nursing.
Location:
Albuquerque, NM
Albuquerque offers a unique blend of rich cultural heritage and stunning natural beauty in the high desert of New Mexico, with year-round sunshine and easy access to outdoor recreation in the nearby Sandia Mountains. The city provides an affordable cost of living, vibrant arts scene, and diverse culinary experiences, making it an attractive destination for healthcare professionals seeking adventure and cultural enrichment.
Adex Job ID #36757490. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
About ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
ADEX has been placing healthcare professionals across the US since 2004. Originally founded in Atlanta, GA, the company's headquarters are now located in Tampa, FL. JCAHO certified since 2009.
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