Location: Potsdam, NY 13676
Position Type: Travel Contract (Above 50 Miles)
Duration: 13 Weeks (with possibility to extend)
Shift: Night Shift
Schedule: 3 × 12-hour shifts
Hours: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Weekends: Every other weekend required
Travel Pay Rate: $60 – $65 per hour
A hospital in Potsdam, New York is seeking an experienced Travel RN – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) for a mixed-acuity unit caring for PCU/IMC, MS Tele, and Medical-Surgical patients. The ideal candidate must have recent PCU/IMC experience within the last three years and be comfortable managing a diverse patient population in a fast-paced environment.
Mixed-acuity unit: PCU / IMC / Stepdown, MS Tele, and Medical-Surgical patients
Surgical and medical overflow patients
Occasional pediatric patients (travelers assigned only if experienced)
Minimum 1 year of RN experience
Recent PCU / IMC experience within the last 3 years (required)
MS/Tele and Telemetry monitoring
Interpretation and management of cardiac dysrhythmias
Post–myocardial infarction care
IV insulin protocols and insulin drip titration
Feeding tube care and management
Continuous Bladder Irrigation (CBI)
Renal failure management
Central line care and blood product administration
Phlebotomy and IV access (peripheral, PICC, ports)
Heparin protocols and cardiac drips (titration as applicable)
PCA management and thrombolytic therapy
Neurological care: CVA, seizure disorders, substance withdrawal
Orthopedic and trauma care, including total joint replacements and traction
Chest tube management (Emerson / Pleur-evac)
Respiratory support: CPAP/BIPAP, HFNC, oxygen delivery devices
ABG interpretation and non-invasive airway management
Tracheostomy care
Isolation precautions and wound care (including wound vacs)
BLS (AHA)
ACLS (AHA)
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
Patient Ratios:
Days/Weekends: 1:3–5
Nights: 1:3–6
Float Requirement: Yes
May float to sister units (West 2, West 3, Observation Unit)
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
For more details reach at Aditi.sharma@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-587-6677.
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