Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Plattsburgh, NY
HonorVet Technologies
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

📍 Plattsburgh, NY

Assignment Details

• Start Date: 02/09/2026 (ASAP backfill)

• Duration: 16 weeks

• Shift: Nights | 3×12s (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)

• Weekends: Every other weekend required

• Floating: Yes – Travelers float first and will be part of the Resource Float Team

• Positions: 1

Unit Overview

• Unit: R4 Progressive Care (PCU)

• Trauma Level: II

• Patient Ratio: 3:1

• Patient Population: Adult acute inpatient PCU/Telemetry

• Common Diagnoses:

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome, Heart Failure

  • Post PTCA/stent & cardiac cath

  • Insulin drip therapy

  • Cardiac & minimally titrating vasoactive drips

  • Thrombolytic therapy

  • ETOH withdrawal with airway risk

  • Carotid surgery, vascular bypass

  • Hemodynamic instability, hypotension

  • CPAP/BIPAP patients

• Support Staff: CNAs/PCTs available, Telemetry monitoring

• Respiratory & Anesthesia: Available 24/7

• Vent Management: Home vents only on unit

Requirements

• License: NY RN license or proof of application at submission
  (NY licensing takes ~6–8 weeks; considered for start dates)

• Experience:

  • Minimum 1 year PCU/Tele experience

  • Epic experience within the past 2 years – NON-NEGOTIABLE

• Certifications (Required):

  • BLS (AHA)

  • ACLS (AHA)

  • NIHSS (must be completed prior to start)

• Travel Experience: Preferred, not required

Skills & Competencies

• Cardiac & telemetry monitoring

• Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias

• Insulin drips & IV insulin protocols

• Cardiac drips (titration & non-titration)

• Post cardiac cath & sheath removal

• Blood product administration

• Central & peripheral line care

• IV starts & phlebotomy

• CPAP/BIPAP & oxygen therapy

• Stroke care (CVA), substance withdrawal

• Wound care & wound vacs

• Isolation precautions

Scheduling & Policies

• No block schedules (no exceptions)

• Must work 2 of 3 major holidays:

  • Thanksgiving

  • Christmas / Christmas Eve

  • New Year's Day / New Year's Eve

• Orientation: 1–2 days

• All employment gaps >90 days must be explained

• Full work history required (facility type, bed count, EMR, etc.)