Travel PCU Registered Nurse - $2,192 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Rochester, New York.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/07/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PCU/IMCU (Progressive Care Unit) position at a tertiary care hospital in Rochester, NY, requiring an active NY RN license and Epic experience.

Details

• 26-bed Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) functioning as a critical care step-down unit within a 528-bed tertiary care hospital
• Patient population consists of adult acute care patients requiring more specialized care than a general med-surg unit, including patients from the ED, PACU, ICU, and med-surg floors
• Patients include those requiring airway management, acute BiPAP support, arterial lines, central lines, and titrated IV medication infusions
• All patients have continuous pulse-oximetry and telemetry monitoring
• Patient ratio ranges from 1:5 to 1:7 (MedSurg acuity)
• Schedule: 3x12 Night shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active NY RN license currently in hand — no exceptions
• Current BLS and NIHSS certifications required; valid NIHSS certificate must be included for consideration
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Proficiency in cardiac dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Experience with IV therapy, peripheral line care and management, and phlebotomy
• Experience with respiratory support including nasal cannula, oxygen face masks, portable oxygen, and non-invasive airway management
• Knowledge of isolation precautions and rapid response/code team protocols

Additional Information

• Care is delivered using a multidisciplinary team approach with a focus on evidence-based practice
• Team is expected to adapt quickly and provide vigilant, compassionate care across a varied patient population
• Scrub color requirement: any combination of navy and white
• Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility to qualify for travel rates; local candidates within that radius are not eligible
• First-time travelers are accepted
• All time-off or scheduling requests should be submitted at the start of the assignment process
• 2 professional supervisor references from within the past 2 years are required for consideration, along with a full 7-year work history with all gaps explained

American Traveler Job ID #P-716287. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.