Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,866 per week

Prime Time Healthcare Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Plattsburgh, New York. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 09/21/2026 Duration: 16 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel RN – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital | Plattsburgh, NY Join a 341-bed, Level II Trauma hospital on an adult Progressive Care/Telemetry unit caring for higher-acuity cardiac and medical patients. Assignment Highlights Specialty: PCU / Progressive Care Telemetry Shift: 12-hour Days or Nights, 7a–7p / 7p–7a as posted Patient Ratio: 1:3 Experience: Minimum 1 year Tele/PCU experience EMR: Epic – experience within the past 2 years is required and non-negotiable Orientation: 1–2 days Call: None Weekends: Minimum every other weekend; schedule may be adjusted based on unit needs Holidays: Must work 2 of 3 major holiday periods : Thanksgiving, Christmas/Christmas Eve, and New Year’s Day/Eve Block Scheduling: Not permitted Float: Required – travelers are assigned to the Resource Float Team and float first to appropriate units Support: Approximately 3 CNA/PCT staff per shift; telemetry monitoring support Scrubs: Navy blue or white Required Certifications & Licensing AHA BLS AHA ACLS NIHSS required prior to start NY RN license OR proof of NY license application with application date must be included at submission NY licensing may take approximately 6–8 weeks Clinical Skills Required Strong telemetry and progressive-care experience, including: Insulin drips Cardiac drips IV starts Post-cardiac cath care Telemetry monitoring ACLS-level cardiac care Patient Population Adult acute-care patients including: Acute coronary syndrome Heart failure Hemodynamic instability/hypotension BiPAP/CPAP patients with compromised gas exchange Post-PTCA/stent patients Minimally titrated inotropic, vasodilator, antiarrhythmic and antiplatelet drips Insulin drip therapy ETOH withdrawal requiring frequent monitoring/sedation Thrombolytic therapy Major vascular surgery and bypass patients Electrical cardioversion Carotid surgery Active rewarming/temperature regulation Facility Notes Interview-to-offer process runs Monday–Sunday Bi-weekly Monday orientations All employment gaps over 90 days must be explained Complete work history is required, including facility type, bed count, EMR, etc. Reliable personal or rental transportation is strongly recommended; public transportation is not readily accessible All-season or snow tires are recommended November through April About Prime Time Healthcare Nursing Prime Time Healthcare is a leading provider of traveling healthcare professionals nationwide. Our agency specializes in the placement of RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and Allied Health professionals. Join the fun and experience why healthcare professionals and client facilities are joining the Prime Time TEAM. Benefits 401k retirement plan Health savings account Referral bonus Medical benefits Dental benefits Vision benefits