Travel Registered Nurse PCU Job

Overview
Registered Nurse – PCU, Plattsburgh, NY. Travel assignment starting 09/21/2026 for 16–26 weeks in a 341-bed hospital with a PCU unit and telemetry. 3x12-hour Night shifts (7:00 PM–7:00 AM). Weekly pay: $2,610–$2,740 per week. No guaranteed hours. The RN will float to appropriate units as needed and will work within an acute inpatient PCU/telemetry environment.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,610–$2,740 per week
- Contract duration: 16–26 weeks
- Shift: 3x12-hour night shifts
- Start date: 09/21/2026
- Setting: 341-bed hospital with a PCU unit and telemetry
- Orientation/credentialing: 1–2 days of orientation; bi-weekly orientation sessions on Mondays; Epic experience within the past 2 years; NIHSS required prior to start

Responsibilities
- Provide direct bedside nursing care for adult PCU patients, including telemetry monitoring and acute cardiac care.
- Manage IV access and therapies, including insulin drips and cardiac drips, and perform starting IVs as needed.
- Monitor hemodynamics, interpret telemetry, respond to changes in patient status, and escalate to the charge nurse or physician as required.
- Administer medications per protocol and document care in EPIC; support MA/MAK workflows for medication administration.
- Collaborate with the float/Resource Float team, unit staff, and discharge planning; communicate clearly with patients and families.
- Perform unit-specific procedures such as insulin drips, post-cardiac cath care, and other protocols while adhering to ACLS/BLS standards and relevant policies.
- Float to appropriate units as needed, maintain 3:1 patient ratio, and participate in handoffs and shift reports.

Requirements
- Current New York RN license or evidence of application with applied date (NY licensing may take 6–8 weeks).
- Certifications: BLS and ACLS; NIHSS required prior to start.
- Experience: minimum 1 year of total clinical experience and 1 year in the specialty (PCU/telemetry); tele/acute inpatient experience strongly preferred.
- Documentation: Epic experience within the past 2 years; familiarity with MAK medication system.
- Skills: ability to work a night shift in an acute inpatient setting, float to other units, and manage insulin and cardiac drips; competent in starting IVs and performing EKGs.
- Patient population: adult; patient care environment requires high vigilance for cardiac and hemodynamic instability.
- Other: N.Y. license or active application; reliable transportation to and from a 24/7 care setting; ability to comply with unit policies including rotation and weekend/holiday coverage.

Benefits and Support
- Onboarding: 1–2 days of orientation; bi-weekly orientation sessions on Mondays
- Credentialing and onboarding support, including Epic training as needed
- Travel support and dedicated recruiter available to assist throughout the assignment
- Extension opportunities may be discussed based on unit needs and performance

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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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