Travel Progressive Care / Intermediate Care RN - $2,938 per week (Hiring Immediately)

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Plattsburgh, New York. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 10/19/2026 Duration: 16 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Oct 19, 2026 Length: 16 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Progressive Care/Intermediate Care unit requiring an active or pending NY license and at least 1 year of telemetry experience. Details Work in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) within an acute inpatient hospital setting Trauma Level 2 facility with 341 total beds Patient population includes Acute Coronary Syndrome, Bipap/CPAP with compromised gas exchange, cardiac diagnoses requiring closer monitoring, titrating inotropic/vasodilator/antiarrhythmic/anti-platelet drips, post PTCA/stent with arterial/venous sheath, drug toxicity, ETOH withdrawal, thrombolytic therapy, major vascular surgery, hypotension/hemodynamic instability, insulin drip therapy, heart failure, carotid surgery, and electrical cardioversion Adult patient population Nurse to patient ratio of 3:1 CNA/PCT support available with 3 staff per shift, plus telemetry tech support Uses Epic for documentation and MAK for medication administration 12-hour night shift schedule, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, 36 hours per week Weekend requirements typically every other weekend Floating required, with priority given to appropriate units as part of the Resource Float team No call requirements No block scheduling permitted Requirements Active NY RN license or proof of pending application required AHA BLS and AHA ACLS certifications required NIHSS certification required prior to start Minimum 1 year of telemetry experience required Minimum 1 year of clinical experience in specialty required Epic experience within the past 2 years required Experience with insulin drips, cardiac drips, IV starts, and post cardiac cath care required Reliable personal or rental vehicle required due to lack of public transportation access Additional Information Provide progressive/intermediate care nursing to cardiac and acute monitoring patients Participate in the Resource Float team as needed to support unit staffing 1-2 days of orientation provided, with bi-weekly orientation start dates Holiday coverage required for 2 of the following 3 holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas/Christmas Eve, and New Year's Day/Eve Dress code requires navy blue or white scrubs, closed-toe nonskid shoes, minimal jewelry, no artificial nail polish, and professional groomed hair with no beard All-season or snow tires recommended for vehicles during November through April Local candidates accepted Travel, radius, and local pay tiers are determined by direct-line mileage from the facility American Traveler Job ID P-749356. 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 - Intermediate Care 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.5c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386