Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,290 per week in Rio Rancho, NM

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Rio Rancho
Posted on: March 29, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit Location: Rio Rancho, NM Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $2,290 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 PCU RN in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, 87124! 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-plus bed telemetry or progressive care unit. License: State Nursing License or Compact State Nursing License Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification, National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification 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 20 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 licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and non-licensed assistive personnel. Floats between departments and local locations within 20 miles as required. Provides nursing care for a medically complex patient population awaiting community placement in a long-term stay setting. Cares for medical-surgical 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. 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing A diverse portfolio of experiences adds depth to your professional profile. This can be beneficial if you decide to pursue leadership roles, advanced degrees, or specialized certifications. Advocating for patients becomes more nuanced when dealing with diverse populations. Travel nursing exposes you to different patient advocacy scenarios, refining your advocacy skills. Facing new challenges regularly builds resilience. Travel nurses often become more adaptable, resilient, and confident in their abilities to handle unforeseen circumstances. Some travel nursing agencies provide opportunities for continuing education, allowing you to expand your knowledge base and stay updated on the latest advancements in healthcare. Travel nurses often form close bonds with colleagues who share similar adventurous spirits. This camaraderie can provide a strong support system during assignments and beyond. Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 29579016EXPTEMP

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