Travel Progressive Care Unit RN
27 days ago
Albany
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Albany, New York. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit, • Discipline: RN, • Start Date: 03/16/2026, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 36 hours per week, • Shift: 12 hours, nights, • Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview • Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs, • Hours: 36 hrs/wk, • Start Date: Mar 16, 2026, • Length: 13 weeks, • Night shift schedule, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, • 13-week travel contract, • Works in the Progressive Critical Care Unit (PCU) of an academic medical center, • Cares for high-acuity medical and surgical patients including those with respiratory failure, sepsis, closed head injuries, multi-system organ dysfunction, endocrine disorders, complex trauma, and surgical complications, • Average patient load of 3 high-acuity patients, • Required to be competent in advanced hemodynamics including pressor management per titration protocols, antihypertensive drips, sedative and Narcan drips, thrombolytics, A-line, CVP, EVD, orthopedic traction, HFNC, BiPAP/CPAP, and OxyPendent, • Every other weekend required, • Rotating holiday coverage required, • Epic EMR experience requiredRequirements, • Active NY RN license required, • Current AHA or RQI certifications required: BLS and ACLS, • Minimum 2 years of recent PCU or ICU experience required, • Epic EMR experience required, • Competency in care of both medical and surgical patient populations required, • US Social Security Number required, • Flu vaccination required; only medical exemptions signed by a licensed professional are accepted — personal or religious declinations will not be accepted, • No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 monthsAdditional Information, • Nurses with large-scale adult PCU experience or community hospital ICU experience are well-suited for this role, • A competency test must be completed within 24 hours of submission; ensure your email address is current, • Navy blue scrubs required, • Candidates residing in the following counties are ineligible: Albany, Columbia, Dutchess, Fulton, Greene, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Ulster, Warren, and Washington, • Any requested time off (RTO) must be submitted at the time of application With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.