Registered Nurse IMC/PCU/Stepdown

Job Title

• Registered Nurse - IMC/PCU/Stepdown

Location

• Plattsburgh, NY

Schedule / Job Type

• Full-time, 13-week travel assignment, Days shift

Key Responsibilities

• Provide acute inpatient care on the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) for adult patients with complex cardiac and medical conditions.
• Float to appropriate units and assist with patient monitoring, medication administration, and invasive procedures such as starting IVs and managing drips (insulin, cardiac, vasopressors).
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure high-quality patient care, including responding to emergencies and supporting post-cardiac cath patients.
• Follow unit-specific protocols for patient care, monitoring, and documentation using Epic EMR system.
• Participate in bi-weekly orientations and ensure all employment history and credential documentation are complete.

Required Qualifications

• Active NY nursing license or proof of application with applied date (processing time 6-8 weeks).
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required prior to start.
• Minimum of 1 year of telemetry experience in an inpatient setting.
• Experience with insulin drips, cardiac drips, starting IVs, and post-cardiac cath monitoring.
• Epic EMR experience within the past 2 years is mandatory.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior travel or float nurse experience preferred.
• Ability to work autonomously and adapt to unit needs, including working holidays if scheduled.
• Reliable transportation, with vehicles equipped for winter conditions.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a reputable facility with a dedicated team, providing critical care for adult patients.
• Supportive environment with consistent orientation and opportunities for professional growth.

Additional Details

• Travelers must work 2 out of 3 major holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s.
• No block scheduling; schedule posted weekly.
• All work history details must be provided, including facility type and bed counts.
• Facility is a Level 2 trauma center with a 341-bed capacity.
• Nurses will float to appropriate units, contributing to a resource float team.
• Shift hours are typically 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
• Dress code: navy or white scrubs, closed-toe non-skid shoes, minimal jewelry.
• No public transportation access; reliable personal or rental vehicle required, equipped with seasonal tires during winter months.
• Responds to adult patient population with diagnoses including ACS, post-PTCA/stent, heart failure, and other cardiac/medical conditions requiring close monitoring.

Disclaimer

• All employment gaps over 90 days must be explained.
• Complete employment history, including bed count, EMR, and facility type, is required for application submission.
• Ventilators and respiratory support are available 24/7; ventilator management is limited to home vents on the unit.
• This is a professional, public-facing job posting designed to attract qualified candidates to a vital healthcare role.