Travel Registered Nurse PCU Job

Overview
Registered Nurse - PCU/IMCU travel assignment in Utica, New York. This 13-week travel role starts July 20, 2026, with guaranteed 36 hours per week. Shift is 6:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m. on an IMCU/PCU unit within a hospital setting, with floating to cover patient needs as required. Weekly pay ranges from $2,227 to $2,296. The assignment involves working with an adult population on a 64-bed unit (15 designated Neuro beds), and requires adapting to unit demands and patient complexity.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,227 - $2,296 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 6:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m. (12-hour shift); floating required
- Start date: July 20, 2026
- Unit/setting: IMCU/PCU on a hospital inpatient unit
- Bed count: 64 beds overall with 15 designated Neuro beds
- Location: Utica, NY, United States
- Local rate eligibility: Local candidates within 75 miles may qualify for local rate options

Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care for adult patients (18+) in the IMCU/PCU with neuro, cardiac, trauma, respiratory, and post-operative needs
- Monitor and manage patients requiring ventilatory support and advanced airway management; collaborate with respiratory therapy
- Administer medications, perform assessments, document in the EPIC EMR, and communicate changes to the multidisciplinary team
- Employ specialty equipment as available: temporary pacer, chest tubes, arterial lines, BiPAP, Neptune Vapo; assist with chronic vent management as needed
- Float to other units per assignment and respond to changes in patient condition with clinical judgment and teamwork
- Maintain patient safety, implement care plans, and educate patients and families as appropriate

Requirements
- Active NY RN license with NURSYS verification; current NY license and all RN licenses
- Minimum 2 years of IMCU/PCU experience
- Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certification
- EPIC EMR experience required
- Ability to work in an IMCU/PCU environment within a hospital setting
- Driver's license with address matching demographics
- RTO (time off) must be included at time of submission

Benefits and Support
- 36 guaranteed hours per week
- 13-week assignment with travel support
- Local rate eligibility for applicants within 75 miles
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance
- Ongoing recruiter and assignment support

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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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