Travel Registered Nurse PCU Job

Plattsburgh, NY
Contracted
Mid Level
Overview
Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) in Plattsburgh, NY. Travel assignment starting 11/02/2026 for 16 weeks, with weekly pay between $2,798 and $3,000. Shift: 12-hour nights (3x12 Nights). Work setting: hospital-based acute inpatient PCU with telemetry; travel - temporary assignment. This assignment may include float to appropriate units as part of a resource float team; nurses should be prepared for a dynamic inpatient environment.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,798–$3,000 per week
- Contract duration: 16 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour night shifts (3x12 Nights)
- Start date: 11/02/2026
- Setting: hospital-based Progressive Care Unit (PCU) with telemetry
- Float requirements: may float to appropriate units as part of the resource float team

Responsibilities
- Deliver direct patient care to adult patients in a PCU, including those with acute cardiovascular and respiratory conditions
- Monitor telemetry, interpret EKGs, and respond to telemetry-triggered events with appropriate interventions
- Administer medications and intravenous therapies, including insulin drips and cardiac drips; start IV lines and maintain IV access
- Collaborate with the interprofessional team, document in the EMR (Epic), and ensure accurate, timely care plans
- Manage post-procedural cardiac patients (e.g., post cardiac cath with arterial/venous sheath) and coordinate care with physicians and unit leadership
- Maintain patient safety and comfort, uphold infection control practices, and meet unit-specific protocols and nursing standards
- Provide patient and family education, discharge planning support, and adherence to clinical pathways
- Nurse-patient ratio on the unit is typically 3:1; participate in the unit’s float rotation as needed

Requirements
- Licensure: NY RN license or proof of application with applied date; NY licensing can take 6–8 weeks, plan start dates accordingly
- Certifications: BLS and ACLS required; NIHSS required prior to start
- Experience: Minimum of 1 year of tele/telemetry experience; minimum 1 year of clinical experience; Epic EMR experience within the past 2 years is required
- Unit/clinical skills: Proficiency with insulin and cardiac drips, starting IVs, and post-cardiac cath care; ability to float to appropriate units as part of the float team
- Education: Active RN license; degree and education details aligned with standard nursing practice
- Additional: Ability to work in a high-acuity inpatient setting with telemetry; strong assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated support from a travel nurse recruiter and assignment team
- 24/7 travel and clinical support during the assignment
- Bi-weekly orientations; next available start date aligned with assignment timing
- Comprehensive onboarding and EMR refresh (Epic)
- Travel coordination and assistance with credentialing timelines
- Opportunity for assignment extensions based on unit needs and performance
- Clear path to report and resolve shifts, schedule changes, and on-site needs

Find more opportunities
If you’re interested in other RN travel openings, you can view additional opportunities and apply at https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply

PAY DISCLAIMER RULE
Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
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