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Travel Registered Nurse PCU Job

HealthForce Healthcare, Utica, NY, United States


Overview
Registered Nurse, PCU. Location: Utica, NY. Travel assignment beginning 06/15/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay range: $2,329–$2,404 per week. Guaranteed hours: 36 per week. Shift: 2x3 nights (6:30 p.m.–7:00 a.m.). Inpatient IMCU/PCU unit within a hospital setting. Floating to other units as needed; block scheduling is never promised or guaranteed. EMR: EPIC experience required.

Key Highlights

Weekly pay: $2,329–$2,404 per week

Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week

Contract duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 2x3 nights, 6:30 p.m.–7:00 a.m.

Start date: 06/15/2026

Unit details: IMCU/PCU with 64 beds (15 designated Neuro beds); floating required

Responsibilities

Deliver direct nursing care to IMCU/PCU patients, including neuro, cardiac, trauma, and respiratory-related conditions, with common diagnoses such as COPD, DKA, sepsis, MI, CV stepdown, and post‑op care.

Monitor patient status, perform ongoing assessments, administer medications and IV therapies, and respond promptly to deteriorating conditions.

Collaborate with Respiratory Therapy for patients on chronic ventilation; assist with vent management as an RT partner.

Utilize specialty equipment as needed, including temporary pacers, chest tubes, A‑lines, BiPAP, and Neptune Vapo devices; ensure proper setup and safety.

Document care in the EPIC electronic medical record; coordinate with the care team and provide patient and family education as appropriate.

Maintain unit standards and participate in floating to other units as required; adhere to safety and infection control practices.

Requirements

Licensure: Active New York RN license with NURSYS verification of all RN licenses.

Certifications: Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS.

Experience: Minimum 2+ years of experience in IMCU/PCU.

EMR: Proficient in EPIC.

Special skills: Ability to float to other units as needed; able to work in an IMCU/PCU environment with 64 total beds (15 neuro beds).

Other: RTO (time off) must be included at time of submission; local candidates within 75 miles eligible at local rates.

Benefits and Support

24/7 recruiter and travel support

Dedicated support throughout the assignment

Fast credentialing process

Extension opportunities

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