American Consultants is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 07/20/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit – Albuquerque, NM 87102
Start Date: July 20, 2026
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Schedule: Night shift, 4x12-Hour (6:30 PM - 7:00 AM), 36 or 48 hours per week available. Patient ratio 1:4-5. Weekend coverage rotating as needed.
Highlights:
- Progressive Care Unit position at a dedicated cardiac specialty facility
- Cardiovascular-focused patient population including CHF, STEMI/NSTEMI, and other cardiac conditions
- 55-bed unit with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
- Epic charting system with 24-36 hours of orientation provided
- Flexible scheduling options with both 36 and 48-hour weekly schedules available
- Travel nursing position with 91-day contract duration
Requirements:
- Active RN license (New Mexico or Compact license required prior to start; pending license accepted at time of application)
- Current BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale certifications required; CPI preferred
- Minimum 2 years of progressive care or stepdown experience preferred (1+ years considered)
- Cardiovascular experience required
- Epic charting system experience required
- Experience with cardiac telemetry, dysrhythmia management, cardiac drips, central line care, post-cardiac procedures, and specialized equipment including BiPAP/CPAP and high-flow nasal cannula
- First-time travelers accepted; must reside more than 50 miles from facility
Why Join Us?
This progressive care unit opportunity offers specialized cardiovascular nursing experience in a dedicated cardiac facility with excellent nurse-to-patient ratios and comprehensive support services. You'll care for adult and geriatric patients with complex cardiac conditions while enjoying flexible scheduling options and a collaborative team environment. Competitive travel compensation package with housing and travel support included.
American Consultants Job ID #18511928. 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: RN:PCU/IMC/Stepdown,19:00:00-07:00:00
About American Consultants
Since 1989, American Consultants has been the leader in national healthcare staffing and consulting services. We have successfully placed thousands of healthcare professionals in executive, clinical, laboratory, financial, consulting, and HIT roles across the country. We specialize in Healthcare Search and Staffing, IT Staffing and Solutions, and Executive Search and Interim Services. American Consultants takes a consultative approach to help our clients solve their talent acquisition and HIT challenges. We are truly the healthcare people.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Life insurance
- Weekly pay
- License and certification reimbursement
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
