Travel Registered Nurse PCU Job
Registered Nurse – PCU, Utica, New York. This travel assignment starts on 06/01/2026 and runs for 13 weeks. Weekly pay ranges from $2,335 to $2,440 with guaranteed hours of 36 per week. Shift is Nights on a 2x3 schedule. Unit is an IMCU/PCU within a hospital setting; travel assignment with floating as needed.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,335–$2,440 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Nights, 6:30 PM–7:00 AM (2x3 schedule)
- Start date: 06/01/2026
- Location/Unit: Utica, NY — IMCU/PCU in a hospital setting
Responsibilities
- Provide direct bedside nursing care for adult patients in the IMCU/PCU, with common diagnoses including neuro, cardiac, trauma, COPD, DKA, sepsis, MI, and CV stepdown needs.
- Monitor vital signs, telemetry, and hemodynamic status; respond promptly to deterioration and escalate as appropriate; collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.
- Administer prescribed medications and IV therapies; manage treatments and document effects accurately.
- Manage device-related care on the unit (including chronic vents with RT support, temporary pacers, chest tubes, arterial lines, and BiPAP); monitor responses and adjust care as directed.
- Perform frequent assessments, formulate and update care plans, and participate in discharge planning and patient/family education.
- Document care in the EPIC electronic medical record and ensure chart accuracy; float to other units as needed and adhere to unit-specific policies.
Requirements
- Licensure: Active New York Registered Nurse license with Nursys verification; ability to provide proof of active NY RN licensure and any additional RN licenses.
- Experience: Minimum 2+ years of IMCU/PCU experience; travel experience required.
- Certifications: Current American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications.
- EMR: Proficient in EPIC EMR (EMR experience required).
- Additional: Must have a driver’s license with an address that matches demographics; ability to float to other units as needed; capable of working a night shift in a hospital setting.
- Eligibility: Local candidates considered at local rates if within 75 miles of assignment location.
Benefits and Support
- Assignment and credentialing coordination provided through Healthforce Healthcare LLC
- Ongoing recruiter and travel support available throughout the assignment
- EPIC EMR onboarding and credentialing assistance
- Compliance and license verification coordination as part of the onboarding process
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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.
About Healthforce
Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.
We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.
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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.
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