Travel Nurse RN - PCU in Rochester, NY - Job.com : Job Details

Specialty: Progressive Care (PCU / Step-Down)

Contract Type: 13 Weeks (Travel or Temp Assignment)

Shift: Days/Nights – 12-hour shifts (weekends & holidays as needed)

Patient Ratio: Typically 1:3–1:4

Patient Population: Adults & geriatrics with acute/chronic conditions requiring close monitoring

Required:

• Active RN License (state-specific, unrestricted)

• BLS Certification (AHA)

Preferred:

• ACLS, NIHSS, PCCN (Progressive Care Certified Nurse)

Minimum 1–2 years of recent PCU/Step-Down or Telemetry experience

Strong background in cardiac, respiratory, neuro, or post-surgical patient management

Prior experience with telemetry monitoring and titration of drips preferred

Provide direct nursing care to patients requiring intermediate/step-down level monitoring.

Monitor patients with cardiac, respiratory, neuro, and post-op complications.

Perform and interpret cardiac monitoring, EKGs, and telemetry strips.

Administer and titrate IV medications, cardiac drips, and oxygen therapy.

Perform comprehensive patient assessments and document in EMR.

Collaborate with physicians, RT, and interdisciplinary teams for treatment planning.

Respond to codes, rapid response situations, and patient emergencies.

Provide patient and family education on condition management and discharge care.

Maintain infection control, safety protocols, and quality assurance standards.

Telemetry & Cardiac Monitoring

IV Therapy & Drip Titration (Cardiac & Vasoactive)

Patient Assessment & Care Planning

Emergency Response (Code Blue, RRT)

Oxygen Therapy & Airway Support

Post-Operative & Progressive Care Management

Strong Communication & Collaboration Skills

Guaranteed Hours: Typically 36 per week (facility-dependent)

EMR System: Epic, Cerner, or facility-specific (varies)

Travelers: First-time travelers often accepted with solid PCU background

Housing: May be provided for travel assignments