American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Potsdam, New York.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 12/07/2026 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: Dec 7, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring a PCU RN for a night shift assignment requiring recent PCU/IMC experience and an active NY RN license. Details Mixed acuity PCU with MS Tele and MS patients, including surgical pre/post patients from ENT, general surgery, trauma surgery, and ortho surgery Occasional overflow medical diagnosis patients and rare pediatric patients Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00-7:00) Patient ratios of 1:3-5 on days/weekends and 1:3-7 on nights, adjusted by acuity Every other weekend required Floating required to sister units including West 2, West 3, and Observation unit Uses EPIC for charting, Pyxis for medication, and SBAR for communication 12-hour unit orientation provided Requirements Active NY RN license required in hand Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required; PALS preferred Minimum 1 year of recent PCU/IMC experience within the last 3 years required EPIC charting experience required Experience with MS/Tele, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown, telemetry, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and post-MI care Skilled in IV insulin protocols and titration of insulin drips Experience with feeding tube care, continuous bladder irrigation, and renal failure management Skilled in accessing ports, blood product administration, central and peripheral line care, PICC line management, phlebotomy, and starting IVs Experience with heparin protocols, cardiac drip management, PCA, and thrombolytic agents; cardiac drip titration required Experience managing CVA, seizure disorders, and substance withdrawal patients Ortho trauma experience including peripheral nerve block catheters, total joint replacements, traction, and mastectomy care Experience with chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac), CPAP/BiPAP, high flow nasal cannula, ABG interpretation, nasal cannula, oxygen face masks, non-invasive airway management, and tracheostomy management Skilled in isolation precautions and wound care/wound vac management TCAR experience preferred Trauma Level I and Level II experience preferred Teaching hospital experience preferred Additional Information Provide nursing care across a mixed acuity unit with a wide range of surgical, medical, and tele patients Travelers are not assigned pediatric patients unless experienced Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible RTO limited to a maximum of 7 days Scrubs of any solid color accepted First-time travelers are welcome to apply Previous employees must have at least 6 months since their last assignment with this health system American Traveler Job ID P-783414. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. 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.