Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,365 per week

Cross Country TravCorps, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Competitive pay

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k)

Direct deposit

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses seeks a travel RN for the PCU in Albuquerque, NM. You will join a 55-bed unit, providing step-down cardiovascular care to adults and geriatrics.

The role features 12-hour night shifts, a 48-hour minimum weekly schedule, and potential float to related units as needed. Travel assignments include housing options, health benefits, and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Valid BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications.
• Minimum 2 years of cardiovascular or step-down nursing experience.
• Experience with cardiac telemetry, central line care, trauma or CVA care, and cardiac drips.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized care to adult and geriatric cardiac patients on a PCU.
• Work 12-hour night shifts with a 48-hour minimum per week.
• Rotate to similar units as needed based on facility needs.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to support high-quality outcomes.

Skills

BLS

ACLS

NIHSS

Cardiovascular nursing

Tools

Epic

Job description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Nurse located at a healthcare facility in the region. This role involves providing specialized care to adult and geriatric patients with cardiovascular conditions on a step-down unit that manages a range of cardiac and post-procedural diagnoses. The position offers an opportunity to work rotating night shifts with a flexible schedule, supporting a team focused on high-quality patient outcomes.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 48 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications; 2 years of experience in cardiovascular or step-down nursing; experience with cardiac telemetry, central line care, trauma or CVA care, and management of cardiac drips; proficiency in charting systems (Epic preferred) and bedside clinical skills including management of IVs, Wound Care, and patient monitoring
• Preferred Qualifications: Additional certifications such as CPI, NCLEX, or advanced cardiovascular life support are a plus
• Float: Float rotation may be required to similar units within scope as needed based on facility needs
• Additional Information: The unit has 55 beds, with a patient ratio of 1:4-5. Experience with cardiac patients, specifically CHF, STEMI/NSTEMI, and cardiovascular related procedures, is essential. The team collaborates with multidisciplinary support including physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, radiology, pharmacy, and rapid response teams. Orientation includes 24 hours of onboarding. The assignment is from 10/12/2026 to 01/11/2027, with the possibility of RTO preferences considered at submittal.

Benefits

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1319738. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Progressive Care Unit

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.