Travel Registered Nurse PCU Job

Overview
Registered Nurse – PCU travel assignment in Plattsburgh, NY. Start date: 09/07/2026. Duration: 16 weeks. Weekly pay: $2,542-$2,763 per week. Guaranteed hours: 0.0. Shift: 3x12 Nights. Setting: hospital-based unit with acute inpatient and telemetry duties.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,542-$2,763 per week
- Contract duration: 16 weeks
- Shift: 3x12 Night shifts
- Start date: 09/07/2026
- Travel - temporary assignment with float coverage to appropriate units; unit emphasis on PCU and telemetry

Responsibilities
- Provide bedside nursing care for adult patients on a Progressive Care Unit with telemetry monitoring
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans; respond rapidly to changes in patient condition
- Monitor cardiac status, administer medications and IV therapies (including insulin drips and cardiac drips) as ordered; titrate per protocol
- Start IVs, manage venous access, and document in the electronic medical record (Epic)
- Perform EKGs, interpret rhythms, and collaborate with the care team on discharge planning and care coordination
- Maintain patient safety and comply with unit protocols; participate in the unit’s resource float team as needed

Requirements
- Licensure: Active New York RN license or proof of application with applied date; NY licensing may take 6–8 weeks
- Certifications: BLS, ACLS required; NIHSS required prior to start
- Experience: Minimum 1 year of tele/PCU or related high-acuity inpatient experience; Epic EMR experience within the past 2 years
- Special unit skills: Telemetry monitoring required; insulin and cardiac drips experience; ability to start IVs and manage post-cath care
- Education: Graduation from an approved registered nursing program; ability to work in an acute inpatient PCU setting with telemetry
- Other: Must be able to float to appropriate units as part of the float team; must be able to work 2 out of 3 holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas/Christmas Eve, New Year’s)

Benefits and Support
- Bi-weekly orientation sessions (next available date: 9/21)
- Travel assignment with structured 16-week duration and potential extension
- Assignment support through Healthforce Healthcare LLC, including coordination of licensing and onboarding
- Dedicated unit-specific onboarding and ongoing clinical support
- Clear scheduling practices; providers may be required to support unit needs during peak times

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide

Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
• Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
• Local contract and per diem opportunities
• Short-term and 13-week travel assignments

Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

What Makes Healthforce Different

We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
• Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
• 24/7 support while you are on assignment
• Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings

We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals

Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

• Quick submissions to open jobs
• Access to multiple job options at once
• Flexible assignment locations
• Ongoing support throughout your contract

Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

Start Your Next Travel Assignment

Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.

Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.