Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiology / Progressive Unit
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Posted Sep 3 · Not open to new grads
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- Permanent
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- 1+ years
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About this role
We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join its Cardiology/Progressive Care Unit. Serving patients from New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, and Utah, this 198-bed facility provides advanced cardiovascular and acute care services to communities throughout the Four Corners region.
Position Overview
The Cardiology/PCU Registered Nurse provides specialized nursing care to patients requiring close monitoring and advanced cardiac management. This role involves caring for individuals with complex cardiovascular conditions, including STEMI, Non-STEMI, stroke, post-catheterization recovery, and alcohol withdrawal. The position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment where strong assessment skills and clinical decision-making are essential.
Key Responsibilities
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- Deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients within the Cardiology and Progressive Care Unit.
- Monitor cardiac rhythms and identify changes in patient condition.
- Provide care for patients recovering from cardiac catheterization procedures.
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans.
- Administer medications, treatments, and therapies in accordance with physician orders.
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate patient care.
- Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and recovery expectations.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
- Support patient safety initiatives and evidence-based nursing practices.
Qualifications
- Associate Degree in Nursing or higher required.
- Current Registered Nurse license required.
- Minimum of 1 year of Intermediate Care (IMC) or Cardiology nursing experience required.
- Two years of IMC or Cardiology experience preferred.
- Strong cardiac assessment, monitoring, and critical-thinking skills.
- Ability to provide care in a high-acuity clinical environment.
Schedule
- Day shift
- 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus available
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities
- Opportunity to work within a nationally accredited cardiovascular care environment
- Collaborative and supportive clinical team
- Comprehensive benefits package
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Requirements
- Associate Degree in Nursing or higher required.
- Current Registered Nurse license required.
- Minimum of 1 year of Intermediate Care (IMC) or Cardiology nursing experience required.
- Two years of IMC or Cardiology experience preferred.
- Strong cardiac assessment, monitoring, and critical-thinking skills.
- Ability to provide care in a high-acuity clinical environment.
Place
- City
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Median rent
- $1,145/mo
- Local household income
- $68,317/yr
- Metro price level
- 4% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Albuquerque area index 95.5, where 100 is the national average.
Nestled in the high desert along the Rio Grande, Albuquerque blends Southwestern culture with a sunny, four-season climate. The Sandia Mountains frame the skyline to the east, while historic Old Town offers adobe architecture and local shops. A relaxed pace and diverse medical facilities make it an appealing option for nurses seeking a distinctive Southwestern lifestyle.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
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What is clear from the record is the place: a small U.P. city, with other nursing employers—UP Health System – Portage, BAYADA Home Health Care, and Portage County—also hiring in the area. What is not clear yet is the day-to-day…
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