HonorVet Technologies is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Job Description & RequirementsRegistered Nurse – PCU (Progressive Care Unit)
Facility: Ardent Health Services – Lovelace Medical Center (Heart Hospital)
Location: 601 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Start Date: January 5, 2026
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Nights – 4x12-Hour (18:30 – 07:00)
Schedule: Option of 36 or 48 hours per week; weekends as needed
Submittal Type: Auto Offer
The Progressive Care Unit (PCU) at the Heart Hospital provides intermediate-level care to patients with complex cardiovascular conditions. This high-acuity unit manages patients with CHF, STEMI/NSTEMI, and other cardiac-related diagnoses. Nurses must have strong cardiovascular and telemetry experience and be comfortable with patient ratios of 1:4–5. Travelers may float to like units within scope as needed. First-time travelers are accepted. Documentation is completed in EPIC.
RequirementsLicensure: Valid NM RN License or Compact RN License – Required (Must be in hand at submission)
Experience:
Minimum 2 years RN experience preferred (1 year may be considered)
\tCardiovascular experience required
\tPatient Ratio Experience: 1:4
Travel Experience: Not required (First-time travelers accepted)
Local Radius Rule: 50-mile radius – Locals not accepted
CertificationsBLS – Required
\tACLS – Required
\tCPI – Preferred
\tEPIC
\tCardiac & PCU Care:
Cardiac telemetry monitoring (on-unit and remote)
\tInterpretation and management of dysrhythmias
\tPost-cardiac angiogram and post-MI care
\tPre/Post cardiac cath and cardiac surgery care
\tSheath removal
\tTitration and management of cardiac drips
\tHeparin protocols and IV insulin protocols
\tClinical Skills:
IV therapy and phlebotomy
\tCentral and peripheral line care (PICC management)
\tBlood product administration
\tPCA management
\tProcedural sedation monitoring
\tChest tubes (Emerson/PleurEvac)
\tOxygen delivery, CPAP/BiPAP, HFNC
\tFeeding tube care
\tWound care and wound vac
\tOther Skills:
Rapid Response and emergency cardiac care
\tIsolation precautions
\tMultidisciplinary collaboration
\t Unit: PCU – Heart Hospital
Unit Beds: 55
Daily Census: 38
Patient Age Groups: Adults, Geriatrics
Patient Ratios:
Days: 1:5
\tNights: 1:5
\tWeekends: 1:5
\tInterdisciplinary Support: Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Interpretation Services, Phlebotomy, Radiology, Social Services, Rapid Response Teams, Pharmacy, Transportation
Patient Diagnoses: CHF, STEMI/NSTEMI, cardiovascular-related conditions
Scheduling Float Required: Yes – float to like units within scope as needed
Weekend Coverage: As needed
HonorVet Technologies Job ID #31606065. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN - PCU (Progressive Care Unit)
About HonorVet TechnologiesHonorVet Technologies: Pioneering Purpose, Empowering Heroes
Founded in 2015, HonorVet Technologies stands as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) , proudly certified by NaVOBA and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs . Our mission goes beyond staffing—we are committed to transforming lives by addressing the critical unemployment challenges faced by veterans.
As a Joint Commission-certified clinical staffing agency , we deliver unmatched expertise in placing top-tier healthcare professionals—RNs, LPNs/LVNs, CNAs/CMAs, and NPs—across diverse facilities, including hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers, old-age homes, schools, correctional facilities, and more.
At HonorVet, we don't just fill roles; we bridge gaps, uplift communities, and honor the ones who served.
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