PCU RN
Albany, NY
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,394/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Advance your nursing career as a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse on a travel assignment in Albany, NY. Join our healthcare team and deliver expert clinical care to high-acuity patients in one of New York's leading hospitals. This travel nursing job offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment while experiencing the vibrant culture and history of Albany.
Job Details – Albany, NY Healthcare Jobs
- Location: Albany, NY 12208 – Capital Region of New York State, ideal for nurses seeking New York healthcare jobs
- Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse
- Unit: Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
- Start Date: December 19, 2025
- End Date: March 20, 2026
- Duration: 13-week nursing contract
- Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM (12-hour day shifts)
- Hours per Week: 36
- Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs required
- EMR: Epic EMR experience required
Registered Nurse Qualifications
- Active RN license (Registered Nurse)
- Minimum 1 year of recent experience in Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Stepdown, or similar high-acuity clinical setting
- Current ACLS certification
- Advanced competency in hemodynamics, including pressor titration protocols
- Experience with antihypertensive drips, sedative and Narcan drips, thrombo-embolytics, arterial lines, CVP, EVD, ortho traction, and infection prevention protocols
- Proficiency with HFNC, BiPap/CPAP, and oxypendent
- Epic EMR proficiency required
- Competency test required within 24 hours of submission
- Navy blue scrubs required
PCU Nurse Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality nursing care to adult patients with complex medical and surgical conditions, including respiratory failure, sepsis, closed head injuries, multi-system organ dysfunction, endocrine disorders, trauma, and surgical complications
- Manage a patient load of 3 high-acuity patients in the Progressive Care Unit
- Administer and titrate critical medications and intravenous drips according to clinical protocols
- Monitor, interpret, and document advanced hemodynamic data
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes
- Maintain strict adherence to infection prevention protocols and hospital policies
- Accurately document all patient care in the Epic EMR system
Apply now to join our healthcare team as a PCU Registered Nurse in Albany, NY and take the next step in your travel nursing career!
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Employer
GHR Healthcare
7 nurses recommend working with GHR Healthcare
Pros
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Cons
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Albany, NY
About
A vibrant city located in the heart of New York State, Albany is famous for its rich history, beautiful architecture and abundance of cultural attractions. Situated on the west bank of the Hudson River approximately 150 miles north of New York City, Albany features amazing destinations such as the Empire State Plaza, the New York State Museum and the Egg Performing Arts Center. The city is also home to several colleges and universities, including SUNY Albany, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Siena College, Union College and Albany Law School. The climate in Albany is generally cool, with warm summers and cold winters and lovers of winter weather can enjoy a beautiful blanket of snow covering the ground.
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