Travel Registered Nurse PCU Job

Healthforce•City of Utica, NY

2d•$3,078 - $3,209•Onsite

About The Position

This is a travel temporary assignment for a Registered Nurse in the PCU/IMCU unit of a hospital. The assignment is for 13 weeks, with a start date of 10/12/2026. The role involves providing direct, continuous nursing care for adult patients with various diagnoses, monitoring patient status, administering medications, collaborating with other healthcare professionals, and documenting care in the EMR. The nurse will also be expected to float to other units as needed and maintain infection control practices.

Requirements

Active New York RN license with Nursys verification; current NY RN license required; multiple RN licenses verified as applicable; RTO (requested time off) must be included at submission.
2+ years of IMCU/PCU experience.
Current BLS and ACLS; NIHSS certified.
EPIC EMR experience.
Valid driver's license with address matching demographics.
Ability to float to other units as needed and work in an IMCU/PCU environment.

Responsibilities

Provide direct, continuous nursing care for adult patients in the PCU/IMCU, with common diagnoses including neuro, cardiac, trauma, COPD, DKA, sepsis, MI, CV stepdown, and post-op conditions.
Monitor patient status, perform ongoing assessments, interpret vitals and laboratory data, recognize deterioration, and escalate to the care team as needed.
Administer medications and therapies per physician orders; manage IV lines, infusions, and appropriate airway support; operate or assist with specialty equipment (temp pacer, chest tubes, A-lines, BiPAP).
Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, physical therapy, and other disciplines; document care plans and patient outcomes in the EMR (EPIC); ensure safety and quality of care.
Float to other units as needed to meet unit demands; assist with transport, discharge planning, and patient/family education as appropriate.
Maintain infection control practices and adhere to unit-specific policies and procedures.