Travel Registered Nurse PCU Job
Registered Nurse – PCU, Potsdam, NY. This travel temporary assignment places you in a mixed-acuity unit with PCU/IMC and MS Telemetry patients. Start date 05/26/2026 for several weeks. Weekly pay range: $2,146–$2,175. No guaranteed hours. Shift is 3x12-hour Nights in a hospital setting. EPIC charting experience is mandatory.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,146–$2,175
- Guaranteed hours: 0.0 per week (no guaranteed hours)
- Start date: 05/26/2026
- Shift: Nights, 3x12-hour
- Assignment type: Travel - Temporary
- Unit details: Mixed-acuity PCU, MS Telemetry, and surgical/medical overflow in a 25-bed unit; census ~24
Responsibilities
- Deliver direct patient care in PCU and MS Telemetry populations, including surgical pre/post and overflow medical diagnoses
- Monitor telemetry, interpret dysrhythmias, and manage post-MI care with appropriate medication protocols
- Administer IV medications and operate IV/central lines; manage blood products and insulin/heparin protocols; support PCA and other cardiac drips
- Provide wound care, wound VAC, chest tube care, feeding tube care, and orthopaedic post-op considerations; assist with peripheral nerve block catheters and traction as needed
- Support respiratory care needs (HFNC, CPAP/BiPAP, non-invasive ventilation) and care for tracheostomy patients when applicable
- Collaborate with PT, Respiratory, Radiology, Pharmacy, Social Services, and Unit Secretary; document in EPIC per unit standards; utilize Pyxis and SBAR communications
- May float to West 2, West 3, and Observation units; adhere to unit ratios (Days 1:3–5, Nights 1:3–6) and every-other-weekend coverage; RTO requests follow 7-day max and require account manager confirmation
Requirements
- Active New York RN license in hand to submit
- Minimum 1 year RN experience; traveler applicants accepted
- Must have PCU/IMC experience within the last 3 years
- Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS required; PALS and TCAR preferred
- EPIC charting experience is required
- Ability to work in a mixed-acuity med-surg/telemetry setting and float per assignment needs
Benefits and Support
- Assignment-specific pay and support provided by the staffing team
- Dedicated recruitment and travel support throughout the assignment
- EPIC-based charting workflow and Pyxis/SBAR-based communication
- Orientation: 12 hours prior to start
- Regional travel considerations and mileage requirements will be confirmed with the account manager
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Pay disclaimer
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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