Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) - RNVP#01


Healthcare - West NY - Rochester, NY
Rochester, New York
Locations: Rochester, Albany, Binghamton, Syracuse, Utica
Posted On: January 06, 2026
Last Day to Apply: January 20, 2026
Pay: $48.00 to $55.00 per hour

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
Location: Rochester, NY 14621
Assignment Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Night Shift | 3 × 12-Hour Shifts
Hours: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Pay Rate: $48 – $55 per hour

Position Overview

A leading acute care facility in Rochester, NY is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) assignment. This role supports adult and geriatric patients requiring step-down level monitoring, including post-surgical and long-term pulmonary patients. The ideal candidate will be comfortable in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment and demonstrate strong clinical judgment and teamwork skills.

Schedule Requirements

  • Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM

  • Every other weekend required

  • Some holidays required (rotational)

  • All RTO and special scheduling requests must be submitted at time of application

  • Facility may cancel up to three (3) shifts during the 13-week assignment without penalty

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver step-down level nursing care to PCU patients

  • Monitor cardiac rhythms and recognize/manage dysrhythmias

  • Respond to Rapid Response and Code situations per protocol

  • Administer oxygen therapy and manage non-invasive airways

  • Manage non-titrated cardiac drips and administer blood products

  • Perform central and peripheral line care

  • Provide IV therapy, phlebotomy, and maintain isolation precautions

  • Accurately document patient care using EPIC EMR

  • Float to other units within scope of practice as needed

Qualifications

  • Active New York State RN license (compact licenses not accepted)

  • BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required

  • Recent PCU / Stepdown / IMC / DOU experience

  • EPIC charting experience required

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

  • First-time travel nurses are welcome

  • Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility

For more details contact at pmohanty@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-806-4227.

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.

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