Travel Registered Nurse PCU Job

Overview
Registered Nurse – PCU travel assignment in Plattsburgh, New York. Start date: 09/21/2026 for a 16-week assignment on a hospital-based Progressive Care Unit with telemetry. Pay: $2,638 to $2,686 per week. Shift: 3x12 Nights. This travel temporary assignment requires flexible orientation and float coverage as part of the unit’s Resource Float team.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay range: $2,638 per week to $2,686 per week
- Contract duration: 16 weeks
- Shift: 3x12 Night shifts
- Start date: 09/21/2026
- Unit setting: Progressive Care Unit with telemetry monitoring
- Orientation and holidays: Bi-weekly orientations; travel requires covering 2 of 3 holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day)

Responsibilities
- Deliver direct, patient-centered nursing care for adults on the PCU with cardiac and hemodynamic concerns, including ACS, post-PCI, heart failure, and related conditions; perform frequent assessments and documentation
- Establish and maintain IV access; administer IV medications, including insulin drips and cardiac drips, and adjust rates per protocol with careful monitoring for adverse effects
- Maintain continuous telemetry monitoring; interpret ECG rhythms, recognize urgent changes, and initiate appropriate interventions or escalate to the medical team
- Collaborate with physicians, charge nurses, and the float team to coordinate patient care; perform accurate EPIC documentation and participate in discharge planning and patient education
- Ensure patient safety and quality of care by following unit protocols for drips, post-cath care, starting IVs, and other critical procedures; manage equipment and patient needs in a fast-paced environment
- Communicate effectively with patients’ families and the health care team; contribute to handoffs and care coordination across shifts

Requirements
- Active New York RN license or proof of application with applied date; NY licensure processing may take 6–8 weeks
- Certifications: BLS and ACLS required; NIHSS certification required prior to start
- Experience: minimum 1 year of telemetry/PCU experience and 1 year of general RN experience
- Education: RN degree from an accredited program (education details not otherwise specified in the notes)
- EMR: Epic experience within the past 2 years
- Ability to work in a hospital PCU setting, float to appropriate units, and participate in a 3x12 night shift schedule; eligible for assignment including holiday coverage

Benefits and Support
- 16-week travel assignment with unit-specific duties and float coverage
- Bi-weekly orientation sessions to support onboarding
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance to facilitate start
- Ongoing recruiter and assignment support throughout the engagement
- Dedicated support for travel needs and clinical transition within the assignment

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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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Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

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Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

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We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

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Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

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