Travel Registered Nurse PCU Job

Healthforce • Town of Plattsburgh, NY

6d • $2,560 - $2,757 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a travel Registered Nurse position for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) in Plattsburgh, NY. The assignment is for an acute inpatient progressive care/telemetry unit within a hospital setting. Travelers will float to appropriate units as needed and participate in a Resource Float team. The contract duration is 16-26 weeks, with a start date of 10/19/2026. The shift is 3x12 Nights. Guaranteed hours are not guaranteed. Orientation includes 1-2 days on the unit, with bi-weekly orientations available.

Requirements

• Active New York RN license or proof of application with applied date (packet required at submission)
• BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA)
• NIHSS required prior to start
• Minimum 1 year of telemetry/PCU experience; minimum 1 year of specialty experience
• Epic EMR experience within the past 2 years
• Ability to work nights and to float to appropriate units as needed
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and evidence-based practice competencies

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care for adult PCU patients, including those with acute coronary syndrome, post-procedural cardiac patients, and telemetry-monitored cases.
• Monitor hemodynamics, administer insulin and cardiac drips as ordered, initiate IV lines, manage medications, and adjust therapies per protocol and physician orders.
• Perform continuous ECG/telemetry monitoring, interpret arrhythmias, respond to alarms, and escalate changes in patient status promptly.
• Collaborate with physicians, unit clerks, and ancillary staff; document care in the EMR (Epic) and ensure accurate handoffs at shift change.
• Support patients with complex needs such as BiPAP/CPAP with compromised gas exchange, and provide frequent observation for patients receiving high-risk therapies.
• Float to appropriate units as part of the float team while maintaining patient safety and quality standards; adhere to unit protocols and infection control practices.
• Maintain professionalism, communication, and patient advocacy throughout assignments.

Benefits

• Orientation support: 1-2 days on unit; bi-weekly orientations available (next 11/02)
• Credentialing coordination to meet licensing and start prerequisites
• EMR experience and workflow support aligned with Epic usage
• Assignment management support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC throughout the travel term

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level