Travel PCU RN - $2,520 per week
Company: GHR Healthcare
Location: Albany
Posted on: March 7, 2026
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Job Description:
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: 04/26/2026 - Duration: 13 weeks - 36
hours per week - Shift: 12 hours - Employment Type: Travel Travel
PCU Registered Nurse (Progressive Care Unit) – Albany, NY (12208)
Travel Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse – Albany, NY.
13-week travel RN assignment starting 4/26/2026; Epic & ACLS
required. Join a dynamic healthcare team as a Travel PCU Registered
Nurse in Albany, New York. This Progressive Care Unit (PCU) travel
nurse job is an excellent opportunity for an experienced RN to
expand clinical skills in a high-acuity adult PCU setting in the
Capital Region. Albany, NY (zip code 12208) offers a welcoming
community, historic charm, and easy access to urban amenities and
outdoor recreation—ideal for travel nurses seeking New York nursing
jobs. Job Details - Location: Albany, NY 12208 (Capital Region, New
York) - Position Type: Travel Nurse – PCU Registered Nurse /
Progressive Care Unit RN - Unit: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) -
Assignment Type: Travel assignment (Travel Nurse) - Start Date:
April 26, 2026 - End Date: July 26, 2026 - Duration: 13 weeks -
Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM (12-hour day shifts) - Hours per Week: 36
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $2250 - $2370 per week - Dress Code: Navy
blue scrubs required - EMR: Epic experience required Qualifications
/ Job Requirements - Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in New
York State - Minimum 1 year of recent PCU, step-down, or similar
high-acuity adult care experience (community hospital ICU
experience preferred) - ACLS certification required - Competency in
advanced hemodynamics, pressor use and titration protocols -
Experience managing antihypertensive drips, sedative and naloxone
(Narcan) drips, thrombo-embolic agents - Familiarity with arterial
line (a-line), CVP monitoring, EVD management, orthopedic traction,
and infection prevention protocols - Proficiency with respiratory
support modalities (HFNC, BiPAP/CPAP, oxygen delivery systems) -
Capable of managing a patient load of up to 3 high-acuity patients
- Competency test required within 24 hours of submission - Epic EMR
proficiency and strong documentation skills Responsibilities -
Provide high-quality nursing care to medically complex and
surgically delicate adult patients in the Progressive Care Unit
(PCU) - Monitor and manage advanced hemodynamics, titrate
vasoactive drips per protocol, and respond rapidly to changes in
patient condition - Administer medications and infusions safely,
including antihypertensives, sedatives, and thrombolytic-related
therapies - Manage respiratory support for patients on HFNC,
BiPAP/CPAP, and other modalities - Collaborate with
interdisciplinary teams (physicians, respiratory therapists, case
managers) to develop and implement individualized care plans -
Utilize Epic EMR for accurate, timely documentation and
communication - Follow infection prevention protocols, hospital
policies, and patient safety procedures - Provide compassionate
education and support to patients and families during transitions
of care Why This Travel Nurse PCU Job - Opportunity to work in a
high-acuity Progressive Care Unit in Albany, NY—strong option for
travel nurse RNs seeking New York nursing jobs - Gain hands-on
experience with advanced hemodynamics and complex patient
management - Work with Epic EMR in a collaborative,
interdisciplinary environment Apply now to join our healthcare team
as a Travel PCU Registered Nurse in Albany, NY. Interested RNs with
New York licenses, Epic experience, and ACLS certification are
encouraged to apply. Join our team today and advance your nursing
career in New York healthcare. 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 464379.
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.
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