Travel Registered Nurse PCU Job

Overview
Registered Nurse – PCU in Plattsburgh, NY, starting 12/21/2026 for 26 weeks. Travel assignment with a weekly pay range of $2,886 to $3,051. Shift is 12-hour night shifts (3x12). Work setting is a hospital unit providing adult acute inpatient care with telemetry.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,886–$3,051 per week
- Contract duration: 26 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour night shifts (3x12)
- Start date: 12/21/2026
- Unit setting: Adult Progressive Care/PCU with telemetry
- Floating to appropriate units as needed

Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care for adult PCU patients, including telemetry monitoring and post-cardiac care per orders
- Administer medications and IV therapies, including insulin and cardiac drips as prescribed; start IVs and manage IV therapy
- Perform EKGs, monitor vitals and hemodynamics, assess changes in patient condition, and respond with appropriate interventions
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team to develop and adjust care plans; participate in shift handoffs and care conferences
- Document accurately in the electronic health record (EPIC) and manage unit-specific medication administration (MAK) processes
- Ensure patient safety, infection control, and adherence to unit protocols; participate in on-unit telemetry and pathway procedures

Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse license in New York (NY RN)
- Certifications: BLS and ACLS
- Minimum 1 year of clinical experience; minimum 1 year of experience in the specialty or related critical care/telemetry setting
- Telemetry experience required; adult patient population
- Ability to float to appropriate units per assignment; strong critical thinking and communication skills
- Proficiency with EPIC documentation and unit-specific procedures (e.g., insulin drips, cardiac drips, IV starts, post-cardiac cath care)

Benefits and Support
- Weekly pay in the range of $2,886–$3,051
- 26-week travel assignment with potential for extension based on unit needs
- Orientation on unit (1–2 days)
- Dedicated recruiter and assignment support through Healthforce Healthcare LLC
- Access to unit-specific systems (EPIC, MAK) and on-site clinical 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.