Travel Registered Nurse PCU Job

Overview
Registered Nurse – PCU in Utica, NY, United States. Travel assignment beginning 11/23/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay $3,089–$3,237 per week with guaranteed 48 hours per week. Shift: Night, 12-hour blocks (2x4 Nights). Unit focuses on intermediate/step-down care with a 64-bed capacity (15 designated Neuro beds), caring for adults 18+, including Neuro, Cardiac, Trauma, COPD, DKA, Sepsis, MI, CV stepdown, and postoperative patients. EMR: EPIC. Vent management may be required and flexible assignment with floating as needed. This opening is for a unit serving adult patients in a high-acuity setting, with dedicated, team-based care.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $3,089–$3,237 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 48 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Night, 12-hour blocks (2x4 Nights)
- Start date: 11/23/2026
- Unit setting: IMCU/PCU with neuro/cardiac/trauma focus in an adult population
- Floating required: Yes
- EMR: EPIC

Responsibilities
- Provide direct, patient-centered care for adults in IMCU/PCU, including assessments, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care.
- Monitor hemodynamics, respiratory status, and other clinical parameters; administer medications and therapies per orders; manage chronic ventilated patients as needed with RT support.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team (physicians, nurses, therapists, case management) to coordinate care and ensure timely, safe patient progress.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the EPIC EMR; communicate changes in patient status to the care team; participate in rounds and care planning.
- Respond to acute changes in patient condition, implement rapid assessments, and support post-op and neuro/cardiac/trauma pathways as assigned.
- Float to other units as required by staffing and patient needs; adhere to unit protocols and safety standards for 12-hour night shifts.

Requirements
- Active registered nurse license in New York (NYS RN); NURSYS license verification for NY and any additional RN licenses.
- Minimum 2 years of IMCU/PCU experience.
- Current certifications: AHA BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS.
- EMR experience required: EPIC.
- Ability to work night shift (12-hour blocks) and float to other units as needed.
- Up-to-date resume showing 2+ years of IMCU/PCU experience and travel experience.
- RTO (time-off) must be included at time of submission.

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated assignment support and point-of-contact throughout the posting and the assignment.
- Credentialing and licensing verification assistance to help expedite start.
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support available during the assignment.
- Potential extension opportunities and continuation of travel assignments through Healthforce.

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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.