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: 12/07/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 48 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Progressive Care Unit Night Shift. This position supports a cardiac stepdown unit serving adult and geriatric patients with significant cardiovascular needs. The role provides progressive care nursing in a 55-bed unit with rotating weekend coverage, cardiac monitoring, and collaboration with interdisciplinary support services.

Job Details Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, 48 hours per week; 36- or 48-hour scheduling options may be available.

Required Qualifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications; National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification; cardiovascular experience; proficiency with cardiac telemetry, dysrhythmia interpretation, cardiac drips, central lines, chest tubes, blood product administration, oxygen therapy, intravenous therapy, wound care, and post-cardiac procedure care.

Preferred Qualifications: Two years of experience preferred; candidates with at least one year of experience may be considered. Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification preferred.

Float: Float rotation may be required.

Additional Information: Cardiac stepdown setting with typical patient ratios of 1:4 to 1:5. Weekend coverage is rotating and based on unit needs. No on-call requirement. First-time travelers are accepted. Patient population includes adults and geriatric patients with cardiovascular diagnoses. Interdisciplinary support includes physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and transportation. Electronic charting experience is required.

Benefits The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include: 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 1350363. 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.

Benefits 401k retirement plan Referral bonus