PCU Registered Nurse
Rochester, NY
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse - PCU (Progressive Care Unit)

Location: Rochester, New York
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights, 4 shifts of 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
Hours per Week: 48 hours
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend

Unit & Patient Population

• Work in a 26-bed Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU), a critical care step-down unit.
• Patient population includes adult acute care patients requiring specialized care beyond general medical-surgical units.
• Patients have continuous pulse-oximetry and telemetry monitoring.
• Care for patients needing airway management, acute BIPAP support, arterial lines, central lines, and titrated medicated IV infusions.
• Patient ratio: 1:5 to 1:7 for MedSurg patients.
• Floating to other units is required.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New York.
• Minimum 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Med Surg experience.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• NIHSS certification.
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system.

Additional Requirements & Preferences

• Candidates must live within a 75-mile radius of the facility or be a first-time traveler (first-time travelers accepted).
• Must be able to work night shifts and every other weekend.
• Floating to other units as needed.
• Prior travel experience is not required.

Facility & Environment

• Tertiary care hospital with 528 staffed beds.
• The unit receives patients from Emergency Department, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, ICU, and medical-surgical floors.
• The team uses a multidisciplinary approach to provide vigilant and compassionate care.

Onboarding & Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required.
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, SSN trace, national sex offender registry, education verification, and eligibility to work in the U.S.
• Various certifications and verifications required within 30 days of start, including:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) as required by unit
  • NURSYS license verification
  • State license primary source verification
  • NIH Stroke Certification (annual update)
• Health requirements to be completed within 5 days of contract signing, including:

  • Physical exam (within 1 year)
  • Fit mask test (annual)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (within 1 year)
  • Immunizations or titers for Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
  • Drug screening within 30 days of start
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination during flu season
  • Snellen eye exam (within 1 year)
• Required to complete facility-specific orientation and safety manual acknowledgment.
• References and employment verification required for travel agency compliance.

Summary

This is a night shift travel RN position in a progressive care/step-down unit requiring a current NY RN license, 1 year of MedSurg experience, and specific certifications including BLS and NIHSS. The role demands strong clinical skills in cardiac monitoring, respiratory care, and emergency response, with floating responsibilities and weekend work every other week. Candidates must be local or first-time travelers and complete comprehensive onboarding and health compliance within strict timelines.