PCU Telemetry RN
Plattsburgh, NY
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 3, 2026
• Length: 4 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an RN for an Intermediate Care/PCU Telemetry position requiring an active NY license and at least 1 year of telemetry experience for night shift coverage.

Details

• Acute inpatient Progressive Care Unit (PCU) within a Level 2 trauma hospital
• Patient population includes Acute Coronary Syndrome, cardiac diagnoses requiring close monitoring, post PTCA/stent care, drug toxicity, ETOH withdrawal, thrombolytic therapy, vascular surgery, hemodynamic instability, insulin drip therapy, heart failure, carotid surgery, cardioversion, and active rewarming
• Nurse to patient ratio of 3:1
• 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, 36 hours per week
• Schedule runs Monday through Sunday with no block scheduling
• Typically requires working every other weekend
• Floating required as part of a Resource Float team, prioritized to appropriate units first
• No call requirements
• Holiday coverage required if needed
• Documentation via Epic and medication administration via MAK
• Support staff includes CNA/PCT (3 per shift), telemetry tech, and 24/7 respiratory therapy availability

Requirements

• Active NY RN license required
• AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required, with NIHSS completed prior to start
• Minimum of 1 year of telemetry experience required
• Experience with insulin drips, cardiac drips, starting IVs, and post cardiac cath care required
• Epic EMR experience within the past 2 years required

Additional Information

• Provide progressive care and telemetry nursing for acute cardiac and medically complex adult patients
• Orientation runs 1-2 days with bi-weekly sessions held on Mondays
• Dress code includes navy blue or white scrubs, closed-toe nonskid shoes, minimal jewelry, professional groomed hair, no beard, and no artificial nail polish
• Reliable personal or rental vehicle strongly recommended due to lack of public transportation, with all-season or snow tires recommended November through April
• Local candidates accepted, with pay tiered by mileage: local (50 miles or less), radius (51-100 miles), and travel (101+ miles)
• First-time travelers may be considered
• Any employment gaps over 90 days must be explained