PCU Travel Nurse Job in Albuquerque, NM | Nights (3x12)

Lovelace Medical Center Albuquerque, NM
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Travel RN
PCU Nurse in Albuquerque, NM
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$1,784
Specialty
PCU
Travel · RN
Shift
Nights
3×12 hrs
Start Date
11/23
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This PCU travel nurse job in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel PCU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Lovelace Medical Center. This role pays $1,784 per week and follows a Nights shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more

In this PCU travel nursing job, you will provide progressive care in a hospital setting, assess and monitor patient conditions, support urgent interventions, document care accurately, and collaborate with physicians and the clinical care team during fast-moving patient situations.

Advantis Medical supports travel clinicians with streamlined credentialing to help with fast start dates, free license support and renewals, and Day 1 benefits. Apply today to learn more about this PCU travel nurse job in Albuquerque, NM, and find others just like it. Read less

Job Details

  • Facility: Lovelace Medical Center
  • Location: Albuquerque, NM 87102
    Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
  • Contract Length: 13 Weeks
  • Shift: Nights (3x12)

Responsibilities

  • Manage higher-acuity patients stepping down from intensive care who require close monitoring
  • Monitor continuous telemetry and hemodynamic status, recognizing and escalating changes promptly
  • Administer medications and IV therapy, including titratable drips approved for the unit, per facility protocol
  • Care for patients on high-flow oxygen and non-invasive ventilation when assigned

Travel PCU Requirements:

  • 2+ years of recent PCU experience.
  • Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by New Mexico and national regulatory bodies.

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FAQs – PCU Travel Nurse Jobs Near Albuquerque, NM

What certifications do travel PCU jobs require?
Most travel PCU jobs require Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). Units that care for stroke patients often ask for NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) as well. A Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN) credential isn't usually required, but many facilities view it as a plus.
What do facilities require for travel PCU nurses?
Facilities typically want recent progressive care, step-down, or intermediate-care experience with continuous cardiac monitoring, higher-acuity patients, and infusions such as diltiazem, amiodarone, insulin, or heparin. Depending on the unit, post-cath, cardiac, respiratory, or postoperative experience may also matter.
Is PCU the same as step-down or intermediate care?
Often, but not always. PCU, step-down, IMC, and transitional-care labels can describe similar units, but acuity, patient mix, allowed drips, and respiratory support vary by hospital. Compare the actual responsibilities with your experience rather than relying on the unit name alone.

Benefits

  • Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
  • Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
  • Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
  • Weekly Direct Deposit
  • $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral

Resources for this PCU job in Albuquerque

Explore Albuquerque, NM

Serving communities well beyond the metro, out across New Mexico's central high desert, Albuquerque, NM supports a regional healthcare network. University of New Mexico Hospital and Presbyterian Hospital handle much of the inpatient care, with travel coverage concentrated on the medical-surgical floors and in the emergency department. Rio Rancho and Los Lunas are common picks for a straightforward commute while staying close to assignments. On a day off, many travelers head to Old Town or catch the views from the Sandia foothills, with the Sandia Peak Tramway an easy outing on a longer break. The metro stays easy to get around without big-city sprawl, and the dry high-desert climate keeps the drive simple most of the year.

Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard

At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.

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