RN PCU
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Job Type: Travel
Weekly Pay: $1987.80
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 12 Hour Night
Start Date: 2026-09-28
Shifts Per Week: 3
Scheduled Hours: 36
Job Description
Registered Nurse - Cardiac Stepdown Unit
Location
New Mexico
Assignment Duration
This is a 13-week contract position.
Schedule
Nights, 3x12-hour shifts (18:30 - 07:00)
Job Description
As a Registered Nurse in the Cardiac Stepdown Unit, you will provide high-quality care to patients recovering from cardiac-related procedures and diagnoses. This role requires strong assessment skills and the ability to manage complex patient conditions.
Responsibilities
- Patient assessment and monitoring in a cardiac stepdown unit
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
- Provide support to patients and families regarding care plans
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes
- Maintain accurate patient records and documentation in the electronic health record system
Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure
- 2 years of nursing experience preferred (1+ years considered)
- Current RN license in New Mexico (or compact state)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification preferred
Why ARMStaffing?
At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:
- Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
- Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
- Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
- 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
- Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
- Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more
We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:
- SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
- SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
- Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
- Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
- We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!
Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!