Travel Registered Nurse PCU Job
Registered Nurse – PCU (Progressive Care Unit) for a travel assignment in a hospital-type setting in Potsdam, New York. Start date: 07/06/2026. Duration: several weeks. Weekly pay: $2,092–$2,217 per week. Shift: 3x12-hour Nights. Employment type: Travel - Temporary Assignment. This mixed-acuity unit cares for MS Telemetry and MS (medical-surgical) patients, including surgical pre/post cases (ENT, general, trauma, ortho) and overflow medical diagnoses, with occasional pediatric patients. EPIC documentation, Pyxis medication dispensing, and SBAR communication are used. Orientation is 12 hours.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,092–$2,217 per week
- Shift: 3x12 Nights
- Start date: 07/06/2026
- Contract type: Travel - Temporary Assignment in a hospital setting
- Unit census and bed count: daily census ~24 patients; 25 beds (12 rooms)
- Floating: may float to sister units (West 2, West 3, Observation)
- Scheduling: Block scheduling; every other weekend
- RTO: up to 7 days of pre-approved time off
- Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS required; PALS and TCAR preferred
- Core skills: Telemetry/PCU/stepdown care, dysrhythmia management, IV insulin and heparin protocols, central line care, wound care, airway management, and post-op care
- Charting: EPIC experience required; unit systems include EPIC, Pyxis, SBAR
Responsibilities
- Deliver direct patient care for PCU and MS Telemetry populations, including post-surgical and overflow medical diagnoses
- Monitor telemetry, recognize and respond to dysrhythmias, and titrate or administer cardiac-related medications per protocol
- Manage IV insulin and heparin protocols; administer blood products and perform routine phlebotomy
- Provide central line/PICC/port care, airway support including HFNC and non-invasive ventilation, and wound care (including Wound VAC) as needed
- Assist with orthopaedic and trauma postoperative care, including total joints, traction, and catheters
- Collaborate with PT, Respiratory, Radiology, Pharmacy, Social Services, and Unit Secretary; participate in rapid response when needed
- Document thoroughly in EPIC and communicate changes using SBAR with the care team
- Maintain patient safety, falls prevention, and care planning for mixed acuity patients
Requirements
- Active New York RN license in hand
- Minimum 1 year of recent acute care RN experience
- PCU/IMC/stepdown experience within the last 3 years
- Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS required
- EPIC experience required
- Travel - First-time travelers accepted; ability to float to sister units as needed
- Education: RN degree (no additional education details provided beyond licensure)
Benefits and Support
- Competitive weekly pay
- Housing assistance
- Extension opportunities
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- Nationwide assignments
- Referral bonus up to $1,000
- Fast credentialing
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