GHR Healthcare 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: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
PCU Registered Nurse – Travel Nursing Jobs in Albany, NY
Advance your nursing career as a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse on a travel assignment in Albany, NY. Join our healthcare team and deliver expert clinical care to high-acuity patients in one of New York's leading hospitals. This travel nursing job offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment while experiencing the vibrant culture and history of Albany.
Job Details – Albany, NY Healthcare Jobs
- Location: Albany, NY 12208 – Capital Region of New York State, ideal for nurses seeking New York healthcare jobs
- Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse
- Unit: Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
- Start Date: December 19, 2025
- End Date: March 20, 2026
- Duration: 13-week nursing contract
- Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM (12-hour day shifts)
- Hours per Week: 36
- Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs required
- EMR: Epic EMR experience required
Registered Nurse Qualifications
- Active RN license (Registered Nurse)
- Minimum 1 year of recent experience in Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Stepdown, or similar high-acuity clinical setting
- Current ACLS certification
- Advanced competency in hemodynamics, including pressor titration protocols
- Experience with antihypertensive drips, sedative and Narcan drips, thrombo-embolytics, arterial lines, CVP, EVD, ortho traction, and infection prevention protocols
- Proficiency with HFNC, BiPap/CPAP, and oxypendent
- Epic EMR proficiency required
- Competency test required within 24 hours of submission
- Navy blue scrubs required
PCU Nurse Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality nursing care to adult patients with complex medical and surgical conditions, including respiratory failure, sepsis, closed head injuries, multi-system organ dysfunction, endocrine disorders, trauma, and surgical complications
- Manage a patient load of 3 high-acuity patients in the Progressive Care Unit
- Administer and titrate critical medications and intravenous drips according to clinical protocols
- Monitor, interpret, and document advanced hemodynamic data
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes
- Maintain strict adherence to infection prevention protocols and hospital policies
- Accurately document all patient care in the Epic EMR system
Apply now to join our healthcare team as a PCU Registered Nurse in Albany, NY and take the next step in your travel nursing career!
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
GHR Healthcare Job ID #444753. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PCU
About GHR Healthcare
For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare
professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to
uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive
compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely
cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your
advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and
consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to
learn more.
