Travel Registered Nurse PCU Job

Job Description

Job Description

Overview
Registered Nurse - PCU in Plattsburgh, NY for a 26-week travel assignment starting 10/19/2026. Earn $2,594 to $2,741 per week with no guaranteed hours. Shift is 3x12-hour Nights in a hospital-based Progressive Care Unit with telemetry, and travelers may float to appropriate units as needed.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,594-$2,741 per week
- Contract duration: 26 weeks
- Shift: 3x12-hour Night shifts
- Travel assignment in an acute inpatient PCU unit with telemetry
- Floating to appropriate units as part of the Resource Float team
- Orientation: 1–2 days; Epic experience required; NIHSS prior to start; NY RN license or active application

Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care for adult PCU patients with acute cardiac and post-procedure needs
- Monitor telemetry, administer insulin and cardiac drips as ordered, start IVs, and assist with post-cath care
- Implement unit protocols (insulin drips, cardiac drips, IV starts) and adjust care as patient status changes
- Document accurately in the electronic medical record (EPIC) and utilize the MAK medication system
- Collaborate with the care team for timely interventions, hemodynamic monitoring, and patient safety
- Maintain a 3:1 patient-to-nurse ratio, respond to alarms, and participate in the unit’s float plan when assigned

Requirements
- Current RN license in New York or proof of application (applied date required; NY licensing may take 6–8 weeks)
- BLS and ACLS certification; NIHSS required prior to start
- Minimum 1 year of telemetry experience; 1 year in the PCU or related specialty
- Epic EMR experience within the past 2 years
- Ability to work in an acute inpatient setting and participate in floating to appropriate units as needed

Benefits and Support
- Competitive weekly pay
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- Fast credentialing assistance for required certifications and licensure
- Potential extension opportunities beyond the initial 26 weeks

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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.

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