Travel Registered Nurse RN Care&PCU

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intermediate Care
Location: Albany, NY

Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)

Contract Duration: 13 Weeks

Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title
Travel RN – Progressive Critical Care (Nights)
Location
Albany, New York
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Travel | 13-Week Assignment | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct nursing care to medically complex and surgically delicate patients in a Progressive Critical Care Unit, including those with respiratory failure, sepsis, closed head injuries, multi-system organ dysfunction, endocrine disorders, complex traumas, and surgical complications
Manage advanced hemodynamic monitoring and titration protocols, including pressor usage, antihypertensive drips, sedative drips, and thrombolytics
Monitor and maintain arterial lines (A-line), central venous pressure (CVP), external ventricular drains (EVD), and orthopedic traction
Operate and manage respiratory support equipment including HFNC, BiPAP/CPAP, and oxygen-dependent devices
Adhere to infection prevention protocols and unit-specific care standards
Maintain an average patient load of 3 high-acuity patients per shift
Required Qualifications
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
Minimum 2 years of experience in a PCU, IMC, or Step-Down setting
Current ACLS certification
Proficiency with Epic EMR (required)
Competency in advanced hemodynamics, titration protocols, and care of both medical and surgical patient populations
Must complete a required competency test within 24 hours of submission
Preferred Experience / Skills
Experience in a large-scale adult PCU environment
Background in community hospital ICU settings
Familiarity with Narcan drips, thromboembolic management, and EVD monitoring
Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work with some of the most medically complex and high-acuity patient populations in the region, providing meaningful and challenging clinical experience
• 13-week travel contract with a projected start date in August 2026, offering flexibility and professional growth