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Original Job Details
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This PCU travel nurse job in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel PCU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Medical Center. This role follows a Days shift with a 3x12 schedule.
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.
Assignment Details
- Specialty: PCU
- Facility: CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Medical Center
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Location: Santa Fe, NM 87505 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Days (3x12)
- EMR System: Epic
- Job Number: 890374
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.
CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Medical Center — Santa Fe, NM
Santa Fe, NM
CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Medical Center serves north-central New Mexico from its Santa Fe hospital, combining acute inpatient care with regional specialty services.
- The emergency department operates 24/7, with emergency physicians, surgeons and specialists supporting trauma care for serious accidents and injuries. Read More
- Hospital care includes medical-surgical and acute observation services as well as a general ICU.
- Surgery includes minimally invasive laparoscopic and robot-assisted approaches. Perioperative services include post-anesthesia recovery, and GI endoscopy is also available at the hospital.
- Eleven labor-delivery-recovery-postpartum suites support a single-room birth experience for normal deliveries, allowing mothers to remain in one room through these stages of care.
- Inpatient rehabilitation addresses stroke, brain and spinal cord injury, joint replacement, amputation and medically complex conditions that affect function.
- An adult inpatient psychiatric unit provides diagnostic evaluation, crisis management, medication assessment and structured individual and group treatment.
FAQs – PCU Travel Nurse Jobs Near Santa Fe, 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.
What kind of assignment can a travel RN expect at CHRISTUS St. Vincent?
CHRISTUS St. Vincent is a regional acute-care hospital serving north-central New Mexico with emergency, medical-surgical, ICU, surgery, rehabilitation, psychiatric, and maternity services. Travelers may see a broad community-referral patient mix rather than a narrowly specialized caseload.
How does emergency and trauma care shape nursing work at CHRISTUS St. Vincent?
The 24/7 emergency department is backed by surgical, cardiac, stroke, and specialty services for serious illness and injury. ED and ICU travelers may care for patients who require rapid stabilization followed by inpatient or procedural treatment.
What nontraditional inpatient settings are available for RNs at CHRISTUS St. Vincent?
In addition to medical-surgical and ICU care, the hospital has inpatient rehabilitation and an adult inpatient psychiatric unit. Travelers with rehab or behavioral-health backgrounds may find dedicated programs alongside the hospital's acute-care services.
Resources for this PCU job in Santa Fe
- Review nursing license requirements before your next assignment.
- Explore the travel nursing housing center to plan your stay.
Explore Santa Fe, NM
Santa Fe, NM handles hospital coverage for much of northern New Mexico, with patients arriving from mountain and pueblo communities well beyond the city itself. Operating rooms and emergency departments generate most of the travel demand. The city sits at about 7,000 feet, and new arrivals usually need several days before the altitude stops registering on a flight of stairs. Espanola and Los Alamos lie a half hour north, while Albuquerque and its airport are an hour south on I-25. Housing runs expensive near the Plaza, so travelers often look to the south side or Eldorado to keep rents workable. The Sangre de Cristo trailheads begin just above the city's east side.
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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