RN - PCU

Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit (Night Shift)

ARMStaffing is looking for a Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit (Night Shift) in Plattsburgh, New York.

Location

Plattsburgh, NY

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule/Shift

Shifts are 12 hours from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with weekend requirements typically every other week. There are no call requirements, but holiday availability is expected if needed.

Job Description

Join the Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital's Progressive Care Unit, a specialized environment focused on the care of patients requiring close monitoring due to various cardiovascular and pulmonary conditions. You will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to providing acute inpatient care.

Responsibilities include managing complex patient care involving medications, monitoring cardiac rhythms, as well as initiating and monitoring treatment for conditions such as acute coronary syndrome and heart failure. Familiarity with telemetry and advanced cardiac life support protocols is essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess patient conditions, particularly those with cardiac diagnoses requiring advanced observation.
• Initiate and manage IV drips including insulin, inotropic, and antiarrhythmic therapies.
• Perform EKGs, starting IVs, and other unit-specific procedures.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Document patient care accurately in the EPIC system.

Required Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience.
• At least 1 year of experience in a progressive care or similar specialty unit.

Certifications/Licensure

• Required: BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Telemetry certification preferred.

About ARMStaffing

Founded in 2011 and a member of the ARGroup, LLC, ARMStaffing connects dedicated nurses and allied health professionals with the facilities that need them most. As three-time winners of the Top Workplaces Award and named to SIA's Largest Staffing Firms in the U.S., we've built a reputation on more than just placements — we've built it on relationships.

As a trusted partner to hospitals, rehab centers, and long-term care facilities across the country, we take pride in helping clinicians grow rewarding careers while supporting the organizations that rely on their skills.