Travel Nurse RN - Neuro PCU - $2,324 per week in Albuquerque, NM

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: March 29, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Neuro PCU Location: Albuquerque, NM Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $2,324 per week Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 4/27/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Neuro PCU RN in Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87106! Job Title: PCU RN Profession: Nursing Specialty: NIHSS Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 1900-0730 Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Two years of current experience in an eighteen bed plus telemetry or progressive care unit License: State Nursing License or Compact State Nursing License Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Must-Have: Selected candidates must successfully pass a Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia (BCA) test. Candidates will not be able to start an assignment until they have passed this onsite administered test. Should they fail, candidates will have one opportunity to re-test. A second failure will result in contract cancellation and all applicable fees will be enforced. Description: Utilizes the nursing process to provide direct patient care to an assigned group of patients during a shift. Floating between departments and local locations within twenty miles is required. Ensures safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable care of patients. Provides direct patient care by assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting individual patient needs, actions taken, and patient responses. Coordinates patient care through collaboration with the patient, family, and healthcare team. Initiates, utilizes, and documents appropriate protocols and standards of care. Administers medication and treatments as prescribed by physician or standard protocols and documents according to policy. Identifies and meets patient and family learning and discharge needs on admission and throughout the episode of care. Assumes responsibility for the clinical supervision of LPNs and non-licensed assistive personnel. Floats between departments and local locations as required. Provides nursing care for a medically complex patient population awaiting community placement in a long-term stay setting. Cares for Med/Surg level patients in a facility without a direct escalation path to ICU. Recognizes, de-escalates, and responds to deteriorating patient conditions. Maintains a nurse-to-patient ratio of one nurse to seven patients. Works weekends as needed. Participates in on-call and call-back coverage as needed. Skills: Ability to work as a team player in a fast-paced environment. Flexibility to adapt to varying clinical settings and patient needs. Successful completion of at least one thirteen-week travel assignment. Experience using Epic EMR is preferred. 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Advocating for patients becomes more nuanced when dealing with diverse populations. Travel nursing exposes you to different patient advocacy scenarios, refining your advocacy skills. Develop strong problem-solving skills and self-reliance as you navigate new environments independently. This independence is not only professionally empowering but also personally fulfilling. Different facilities may use various healthcare technologies and electronic health record systems. Exposure to these technologies enhances your proficiency in adapting to different digital healthcare platforms. If you enjoy outdoor activities, travel nursing in different regions provides opportunities for adventure sports like hiking, skiing, or water sports, depending on the assignment location. In some assignments, travel nurses may have opportunities to participate in health education initiatives, promoting preventive care and wellness in the community. Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS PALS - AHA Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 29585568EXPTEMP

Keywords: TravelNurseSource, Santa Fe , Travel Nurse RN - Neuro PCU - $2,324 per week in Albuquerque, NM, Healthcare , Albuquerque, New Mexico