Travel Registered Nurse PCU Job

Healthforce

Watertown, NY

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Case Management, Cell Biology, Clinical Assessment, Clinical Information, Clinical Study Publications, Communication Skills, Critical Care, Cross-Functional, Discharge Plans, Health Plan, Healthcare, Hospital, Intensive Care, Intravenous Therapies, Leadership, Long-Term Care, Medication Administration, National Institutes of Health (NIH), Nursing, Nursing Credentials, On Call, Outpatient Care, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Recruiting/Staffing Agency, Registered Nurse (RN), Time Management, Travel Planning

LOCATION

Watertown, NY

POSTED

Today

Overview
Registered Nurse – PCU (Progressive Care Unit) Travel assignment in Watertown, NY. Start date: August 24, 2026. 13-week contract with 36 guaranteed hours per week. Shift: 12-hour day shifts (7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.), on a 2x3 schedule. Hospital-based setting delivering direct patient care in a critical care-adjacent unit. This is a travel, temporary assignment arranged through Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,165 – $2,375 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour days, 2x3 schedule (7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.)
- Start date: August 24, 2026
- Setting: hospital-based PCU environment
- Additional support: fast credentialing and dedicated assignment assistance
- Potential extension opportunities available

Responsibilities
- Deliver direct patient care to PCU patients, including ongoing assessment, vital signs monitoring, and timely intervention
- Administer medications, IV therapies, and other treatments as ordered; monitor for adverse reactions
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to develop, implement, and adjust patient care plans; provide patient and family education
- Document clinical information accurately and maintain thorough handoffs; participate in discharge planning and coordination with case management
- Recognize and respond to patient condition changes; escalate to appropriate team members as needed
- May assume duties as charge nurse when assigned and participate in shift leadership effectively

Requirements
- Current NY RN license
- Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
- Certifications: BLS required; ACLS required; NIH required; PALS preferred
- Experience: current critical care experience preferred
- Travel-specific: traveler must have completed at least 1 successful traveler assignment
- Ability to work in a high-stress hospital setting; strong clinical judgment, leadership, and communication skills
- Willingness to work weekends, holidays, and on-call as required by the unit

Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours and extended assignment opportunities
- Housing assistance available
- Fast credentialing process
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Nationwide travel assignments
- Referral bonus opportunities up to $1,000
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment

Find more opportunities
If you’re exploring additional travel nursing roles, you can view other openings and apply at Healthforce Healthcare LLC: https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply

Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide

Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
Local contract and per diem opportunities
Short-term and 13-week travel assignments

Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

What Makes Healthforce Different

We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
24/7 support while you are on assignment
Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings

We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals

Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

Quick submissions to open jobs
Access to multiple job options at once
Flexible assignment locations
Ongoing support throughout your contract

Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

Start Your Next Travel Assignment

Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.

Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.

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