Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse
Rochester, NY
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse (PCU) - Travel/Contract

Location: Rochester, New York
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Unit: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Medical-Surgical Step-Down Unit (MSDU)
• Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Patient Ratio: Able to manage 1:5 to 1:7 patient ratio
• Floating: Required
• Unit Description:

  • Intermediate Care unit with 26 beds, critical care step-down level
  • Patient population includes adult acute care patients requiring specialized care beyond general med-surg
  • Continuous pulse-oximetry and telemetry monitoring for all patients
  • Care for patients needing airway management, acute BIPAP support, arterial and central lines, titrated IV infusions
  • Multi-disciplinary team approach with emphasis on vigilance and compassionate care

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New York
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Progressive Care Unit (PCU) within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Experience with Epic

Candidate Requirements

• First-time travelers accepted
• Local candidates must reside within a 75-mile radius of the facility

Health and Compliance Requirements

Candidates must complete the following within 5 days of contract signing:

• Physical exam (within 1 year, updated annually)
• Fit mask test (annual)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray (within 1 year) or TB questionnaire as applicable
• Immunizations or proof of immunity:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (surface antibody positive titer, completed series, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Drug screening (within 30 days of start)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination (during flu season)
• Eye exam (Snellen, within 1 year)
• COVID vaccination copy preferred but not required

Background and Verification

• Government-issued photo ID required
• 7-year criminal background check (including felony, SSN trace, national criminal, sex offender, education verification) within 3 months of start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 3 months of start and monthly thereafter
• Education verification from primary source required (not applicable for CNA)
• Employment application and work history verification required
• References required for travel agency candidates (2 references within 3 years)
• NURSYS verification for RN license within 30 days of start
• Facility-specific onboarding documents and attestations required

Work Hours

• 36 hours per week (3 shifts x 12 hours)

Facility and Environment

• Tertiary care hospital setting with 528 staffed beds
• Scrub color: Any combination of navy and white

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized step-down unit providing critical care to complex patients with a variety of acute needs. Candidates must be adaptable, skilled in telemetry and emergency response, and comfortable with a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.