Travel Contract

PCU Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit, Telemetry
Potsdam, NY
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,332/week
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Overview

  • Start Date11/30/2026
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • ShiftNights
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$2,332/week

Benefits

  • Weekly pay
  • Holiday Pay
  • Guaranteed Hours
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Cancelation protection
  • Referral bonus
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits

Qualifications

The employer will review your Vivian profile and compare it against the job qualifications listed below.
Required
    Work Experience
  • Registered Nurse (1 year)
    Other
  • Skills Checklist
  • Updated Resume

Description

PCU Registered Nurse

Location: Potsdam, New York Employment type: Travel/Contract Contract length: 13 weeks Shift: Night, 3x12 hours (19:00 to 07:00) Hours: 12 per day, 36 per week Unit orientation: 12 hours

Unit and Assignment Details

  • Unit: PCU (mixed-acuity unit with MS Tele and MS patients)
  • Ratios: 1:3-5 on days and weekends; 1:3-7 on nights. Ratios are adjusted by acuity.
  • Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
  • Return to office: 7 days maximum
  • Float requirement: Yes. May float to sister units West 2, West 3, and Observation unit.
  • Patient diagnoses: PCU and MS Tele surgical pre and post patients, including ENT, general surgery, trauma surgery, and orthopedic surgery. Also overflow medical patients. Rare pediatric patients. Travelers are not assigned unless experienced.
  • Unit systems: EPIC, Pyxis, SBAR

Required Qualifications

  • Valid RN license in New York
  • PCU - Progressive Care Unit (1 year of experience)
  • PCU - Progressive Care Unit experience within the last year
  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association
  • BLS issued by American Heart Association
  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support issued by American Heart Association
  • NIHSS
  • Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
  • Experience with titratable drips
  • Experience with cardiac drips
  • Feeding tube care and management
  • Continuous Bladder Irrigation
  • Accessing Ports
  • Blood Product Administration
  • Experience with the care and management of invasive lines
  • PICC line management
  • IV insertion skills
  • Heparin Protocols
  • Experience with Epic

Pre-Start Requirements

  • Review patient confidentiality, sexual harassment prevention policy, and patient experience training before start. No documents to return.
  • Complete facility online modules. Login details are sent 2 to 3 weeks before start.
  • Flu vaccination or signed agency declination required during flu season. Documentation deadline is 12/3 for the 2026-27 season. Facility does not accept flu receipts.

Employer

PRIDE Health

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About

PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.


Pride Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.


Equal Employment Opportunity

Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.


Fair Chance Employment

Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.


Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.


Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.


Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.

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About Potsdam, NY

As a Travel Progressive Care Nurse in Potsdam, NY here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Potsdam's cost of living is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
  • Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • Potsdam experiences cold winters with average lows of 8°F in January and warm summers with average highs of 80°F in July.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals can be found in Potsdam, but availability may vary.
  • It's recommended to start the search early to secure suitable furnished housing.
Transportation
  • Potsdam is car-friendly, and public transportation options are limited.
  • Having a car is essential for getting around the area.
Demographics
  • Potsdam has a diverse community with a mix of age ranges.
  • Common health issues may include seasonal allergies and cold-related illnesses in winter.
  • There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of healthcare facilities.
Things to Do
  • Potsdam offers a variety of restaurants, including local eateries and international cuisine.
  • It also has a vibrant arts and music scene, with opportunities to enjoy live performances.
  • Outdoor enthusiasts can explore nearby parks, hiking trails, and participate in winter sports activities.
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