Travel Registered Nurse PCU Job

Overview Registered Nurse – PCU, Potsdam, NY. Travel - Temporary Assignment starting 08/10/2026 for weeks in a mixed-acuity PCU unit providing care to MS Telemetry and MS patients as well as post-operative and overflow medical/surgical patients. Shift: 4x12 Nights. Weekly pay: $2,686–$2,780. Guaranteed hours: 0.0. Setting: hospital-based unit with interdisciplinary support. Key Highlights Weekly pay: $2,686–$2,780 per week Guaranteed hours: 0.0 Contract duration: Weeks Shift: 4x12 Nights Start date: 08/10/2026 Work setting: travel assignment in a hospital PCU/stepdown environment Responsibilities Deliver direct, patient-centered care for mixed-acuity PCU/IMC/MS Telemetry patients, including post-MI, CVA, renal failure, ortho/trauma surgery, post-op general/ENT, and overflow medical cases Monitor telemetry, interpret dysrhythmias, titrate cardiac and other infusions, and perform basic hemodynamic assessments Administer medications, start and manage IVs, and perform peripheral, PICC, or central line care as indicated; participate in insulin and heparin protocols as needed Provide respiratory support when indicated (HFNC, CPAP/BiPAP, non‑invasive airway management) and perform tracheostomy care if required; interpret ABGs and respond to respiratory changes Manage wound care, wound VACs, chest tube care, and general post‑operative care; assist with feeding tube management Collaborate with PT, Respiratory, Phlebotomy, Radiology, Social Services, Pharmacy, and Rapid Response; document thoroughly in EPIC and communicate via SBAR Maintain unit safety and be prepared to float to sister units as needed to meet acuity and census demands Requirements Active NY Registered Nurse license (in hand to submit) Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS required; PALS and TCAR preferred Experience: Minimum 1 year RN experience; PCU/IMC experience required within the last 3 years Setting experience: Telemetry/PCU/IMC/step‑down care; proficient with EPIC and Pyxis; SBAR documentation Ability to work in a mixed‑acuity PCU environment with patients ranging from MS Telemetry to post‑op and overflow medical; float requirements as needed Travel eligibility: First‑time travelers accepted; local candidates must be more than 50 miles away from the assignment location; comply with radius restrictions and other compliance guidelines Education: RN licensure (education completed through an accredited nursing program) Benefits and Support Competitive weekly pay Guaranteed hours Extension opportunities Fast credentialing 24/7 recruiter and travel support Nationwide assignments Referral bonus up to $1,000 Dedicated support throughout the assignment Pay Disclaimer Rule 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr