Travel Registered Nurse PCU Job

Overview
Registered Nurse, PCU travel assignment in Plattsburgh, NY. Start date: 10/19/2026. Duration: 16-26 weeks. Weekly pay: $2,560-$2,757 per week. Guaranteed hours: not guaranteed. Shift: 3x12 Nights. This assignment is in an acute inpatient progressive care/telemetry unit within a hospital setting. Travelers will float to appropriate units as needed and participate in a Resource Float team.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,560-$2,757 per week
- Contract duration: 16-26 weeks
- Shift: 3x12 Nights
- Start date: 10/19/2026
- Orientation: 1-2 days on unit; bi-weekly orientations (next available 11/02)
- Setting: Progressive Care/Telemetry unit within a hospital environment

Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care for adult PCU patients, including those with acute coronary syndrome, post-procedural cardiac patients, and telemetry-monitored cases.
- Monitor hemodynamics, administer insulin and cardiac drips as ordered, initiate IV lines, manage medications, and adjust therapies per protocol and physician orders.
- Perform continuous ECG/telemetry monitoring, interpret arrhythmias, respond to alarms, and escalate changes in patient status promptly.
- Collaborate with physicians, unit clerks, and ancillary staff; document care in the EMR (Epic) and ensure accurate handoffs at shift change.
- Support patients with complex needs such as BiPAP/CPAP with compromised gas exchange, and provide frequent observation for patients receiving high-risk therapies.
- Float to appropriate units as part of the float team while maintaining patient safety and quality standards; adhere to unit protocols and infection control practices.
- Nurse-to-patient ratio on the unit is 3:1; maintain professionalism, communication, and patient advocacy throughout assignments.

Requirements
- Active New York RN license or proof of application with applied date (packet required at submission)
- BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA)
- NIHSS required prior to start
- Minimum 1 year of telemetry/PCU experience; minimum 1 year of specialty experience
- Epic EMR experience within the past 2 years
- Ability to work nights and to float to appropriate units as needed
- Strong assessment, critical thinking, and evidence-based practice competencies

Benefits and Support
- Orientation support: 1-2 days on unit; bi-weekly orientations available (next 11/02)
- Credentialing coordination to meet licensing and start prerequisites
- EMR experience and workflow support aligned with Epic usage
- Assignment management support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC throughout the travel term

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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.

Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide

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

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
• Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
• Local contract and per diem opportunities
• Short-term and 13-week travel assignments

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

What Makes Healthforce Different

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

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
• Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
• 24/7 support while you are on assignment
• Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings

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

Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals

Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

• Quick submissions to open jobs
• Access to multiple job options at once
• Flexible assignment locations
• Ongoing support throughout your contract

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.

Start Your Next Travel Assignment

Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.

Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.