Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

WorkFit Medical Staffing • New York, NY

7h • Onsite

About The Position

Workfit Staffing is seeking an experienced Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse to provide high-quality care to patients with moderate to high acuity needs. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical judgment, leadership abilities, and experience working in fast-paced, high-pressure environments. As a Registered Nurse (RN), you’re the engine and the heart of patient care through WorkFit Staffing, making a positive difference every single day in the lives of patients, their family members and visitors – going above and beyond to meet their needs with courtesy, kindness, respect and compassion. WorkFit Staffing brings over 40 years of medical staffing expertise, dedicated to helping healthcare professionals find the right opportunities to grow and succeed. Their team uses a range of screening tools—including personality insights, skill assessments, and role-specific evaluations—to better understand strengths and match with positions that fit experience and career goals. They are committed to supporting candidates throughout their journey by connecting them with organizations where they can thrive, make an impact, and advance their career, aligning skills with the right opportunities to help focus on delivering quality patient care while achieving professional growth. Their success is measured by the long-term satisfaction and success of the candidates they place.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) License – New York State required
• Minimum 1 completed travel assignment required
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – Required
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) – Required
• NIHSS certification (required within 6 months)
• Dysrhythmia certification (required within 6 months)

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Progressive Care or Critical Care settings preferred
• PALS – Preferred

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to PCU/step-down patients
• Monitor and assess patient conditions, responding to changes promptly
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and care processes
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation
• Prioritize and delegate tasks effectively
• Serve as charge nurse when required
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and patient handling procedures

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree