Travel RN - PCU - Albuquerque, NM

Asa Healthcare Staffing; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 111,000 - 139,000; Part time

Job summary

Asa Healthcare Staffing is seeking a RN - PCU for a travel contract at Lovelace Medical Center in Albuquerque, NM. The unit handles cardiac stepdown patients and requires cardiovascular experience with 55 beds on unit.

The night shift (4x12 hours) offers 48 hours per week, with travel pay including a taxable hourly rate and a tax-free stipend. Start date 11/23/2026 and duration 13 weeks. First-time travelers accepted. Local candidates welcome for W-2 arrangements.

Qualifications

• Cardiovascular/PCU experience preferred.
• 2 years preferred, 1+ year acceptable for travel roles.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Work as RN on a cardiac stepdown PCU.
• Night shift 18:30–07:00 with 4x12 hour schedule.
• Provide cardiovascular care for cardiac patients at Lovelace Medical Center.

Skills

Cardiac care

ACLS

BLS

CPI

Telemetry

Job description

Pay & Stipend

Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,750/week (travelers)

- $30/hr taxable + $1,190/week tax-free stipend

Local candidates: $50.50/hr W-2 (locals accepted)

Facility & Location

Facility: Ardent Health Services Lovelace Medical Center

Location: Albuquerque, NM 87102

Position Details

Profession / Specialty: Registered Nurse - PCU

Employment: Travel/Contract

Shift: Night (4x12 Hours) 18:30 7:00

Hours/Week: 48

Start Date: 11/23/2026

Duration: 13 weeks

Openings: 1

PCU Nights

• Located at the Heart Hospital
• Functions as a cardiac stepdown unit with a significant cardiac patient population

Option of 36 or 48hrs

2 years preferred (will consider 1+ years)

1st Time Travelers: Accepted

Local Traveler:

Ratios: 1:4

Weekend Requirement: As needed, rotating

Float Requirement: YES

On Call Requirement: None

Block Scheduling: Case by case

RTO Parameters:

Certification Requirements: BLS, ACLS, NIH, CPI preferred

Additional Details/Requirements: 55 beds on unit, Cardiovascular Experience required

Scrub Color: Any (no logo)