Travel PCU RN - $1,908 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

PCU Registered Nurse (Travel Nurse) – Albuquerque, NM | Cardiac Stepdown

Travel PCU RN opportunity in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Join a high-acuity cardiac stepdown team, care for telemetry patients, and make an impact in a fast-paced Progressive Care Unit.

Job Details

• Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse
• Setting: Cardiac stepdown / heart hospital environment
• Location: Albuquerque, NM 87102
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 4x12 schedule
• Schedule Options: 36 or 48 hours per week
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,700-$1,790
• Patient Ratio: 1:4-5
• Charting System: Epic
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Orientation: Brief unit orientation provided

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of recent PCU, stepdown, telemetry, or cardiac nursing experience required; 2 years preferred
• Cardiovascular experience required in an acute care or progressive care setting
• Active RN license in New Mexico or compact state eligibility; pending license accepted if obtained before start
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• NIH Stroke Scale certification required
• Experience with Epic electronic health record preferred
• Ability to manage a cardiac telemetry population and work in a collaborative, team-based environment
• Comfort with floating to like units within scope as needed

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care for adult and geriatric patients with cardiovascular and stepdown needs
• Monitor telemetry, interpret dysrhythmias, and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
• Administer and manage cardiac drips, IV therapies, and related protocols within scope
• Support patients recovering from cardiac events and procedures, including CHF, STEMI/NSTEMI, and post-cardiac interventions
• Perform ongoing assessments, document care accurately in Epic, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team
• Maintain a safe, organized, and compassionate care environment for a busy Progressive Care Unit patient population
• Participate in floating assignments to similar units when needed to support facility needs

Why This Albuquerque Travel RN Opportunity?

Located in central Albuquerque, this New Mexico healthcare job offers the chance to work in a vibrant city known for its strong sense of community, sunny high-desert climate, and easy access to culture, dining, and outdoor adventure.

Apply now for this Albuquerque PCU Registered Nurse travel assignment and join a patient-focused healthcare team today.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #515549. 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: PCU

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