Cross Country Nurses 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: 10/12/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Nurse located at a healthcare facility in the region. This role involves providing specialized care to adult and geriatric patients with cardiovascular conditions on a step-down unit that manages a range of cardiac and post-procedural diagnoses. The position offers an opportunity to work rotating night shifts with a flexible schedule, supporting a team focused on high-quality patient outcomes.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 48 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Valid BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications; 2 years of experience in cardiovascular or step-down nursing; experience with cardiac telemetry, central line care, trauma or CVA care, and management of cardiac drips; proficiency in charting systems (Epic preferred) and bedside clinical skills including management of IVs, Wound Care, and patient monitoring
- Preferred Qualifications: Additional certifications such as CPI, NCLEX, or advanced cardiovascular life support are a plus
- Float: Float rotation may be required to similar units within scope as needed based on facility needs
- Additional Information: The unit has 55 beds, with a patient ratio of 1:4-5. Experience with cardiac patients, specifically CHF, STEMI/NSTEMI, and cardiovascular related procedures, is essential. The team collaborates with multidisciplinary support including physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, radiology, pharmacy, and rapid response teams. Orientation includes 24 hours of onboarding. The assignment is from 10/12/2026 to 01/11/2027, with the possibility of RTO preferences considered at submittal.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1319738. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Progressive Care Unit
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus