Travel Registered Nurse PCU Job

Healthforce•City of Utica, NY

8d•$3,103 - $3,148•Onsite

About The Position

This is a travel assignment for a Registered Nurse in the PCU/IMCU for adult patients (18+) with neuro, cardiac, trauma, and respiratory conditions. The role involves providing direct patient care, monitoring patient status, administering medications, and utilizing unit-specific equipment. Collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary team, documentation in EPIC EMR, and patient/family education are key aspects of the position. The nurse will also maintain safety and quality standards, manage documentation accurately, and may be required to float to other units. Adherence to unit protocols, assistance with procedures, and participation in performance improvement activities are expected.

Requirements

Active New York RN license with Nursys verification; RTO must be included at time of submission.
2+ years of IMCU/PCU experience; travel/assignment experience preferred.
EPIC EMR experience required.
Current AHA BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications.
Ability to work in a hospital setting with 12-hour night shifts and support for chronic vent patients as needed.
Driver’s license with address matching demographics.
Local candidates within roughly 75 miles may qualify for local rate eligibility.

Nice To Haves

travel/assignment experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care as a registered nurse in the PCU/IMCU for adult patients (18+) with neuro, cardiac, trauma, and respiratory conditions.
Monitor patient status, perform comprehensive assessments, administer medications, monitor telemetry, and respond to clinical changes promptly.
Utilize unit-specific equipment and devices, including temporary pacing, chest tubes, arterial lines, BiPAP, and chronic ventilator support with RT assistance as needed.
Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team; document care and interventions in EPIC EMR; educate patients and families as appropriate.
Maintain safety and quality standards, manage documentation accurately, and float to other units as required by the assignment.
Adhere to unit protocols, assist with procedures, and participate in ongoing performance improvement activities.