PCU Travel Nurse Job in Farmington, NM | Days (3x12)
San Juan Regional Medical Center
Farmington, NM
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Travel RN
PCU Nurse in Farmington, NM
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$1,977
Specialty
PCU
Travel · RN
Shift
Days
3×12 hrs
Start Date
ASAP
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This PCU travel nurse job in Farmington, New Mexico, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel PCU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at San Juan Regional Medical Center. This role pays $1,977 per week and follows a Days shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: San Juan Regional Medical Center
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Location: Farmington, NM 87401 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Days (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.
San Juan Regional Medical Center — Farmington, NM
Farmington, NM
San Juan Regional Medical Center is the largest hospital in the Four Corners region — a roughly 198-bed nonprofit, community-owned acute-care hospital in Farmington, serving northwest New Mexico and the neighboring corners of Arizona, Utah, and Colorado.
- A Level III trauma center serving the Four Corners region (NM, AZ, CO, UT), with hospital-owned AirCare helicopter and fixed-wing transport. Read More
- A Heart Center that is an Accredited Chest Pain Center with primary PCI and Mission: Lifeline-recognized cardiac care.
- A Joint Commission–certified Primary Stroke Center.
- A Commission on Cancer–accredited cancer center, a spine center, and an 18-bed rehabilitation hospital.
- Baby-Friendly maternity at a community-governed hospital serving a large Native American population.
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FAQs – PCU Travel Nurse Jobs Near Farmington, 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 Farmington
- Review nursing license requirements before your next assignment.
- Explore the travel nursing housing center to plan your stay.
Explore Farmington, NM
Farmington, NM supplies medical coverage for the Four Corners, drawing patients from a rural radius that stretches across northwest New Mexico and into the Navajo Nation. Emergency departments and medical-surgical units carry most of the travel demand, with caseloads reflecting the long distances many patients cover to reach care. US-64 and US-550 shape the commutes, and Aztec, Bloomfield, and Kirtland hold most of the nearby housing. Durango sits about an hour north across the Colorado line for mountain weekends, while Albuquerque is roughly three hours southeast for airport connections. The high-desert rivers and mesa country begin at the city's edge, and low rents let stipends go further here than in most western markets.
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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Travel PCU · Farmington, NM · $1,977 /wk