Travel Intermediate Care Unit Nurse - $2,355 per week
Utica, NY, 13502, USA
- $12 p/hour
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- travel nurse
- progressive care unit
- intermediate care unit
This job is for a travel registered nurse specialized in Progressive Care Unit (PCU) and Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) settings, managing critical care patients with acute conditions such as COPD, DKA, and Sepsis. The role includes leading nursing staff, providing direct patient care, and coordinating with respiratory therapists while using advanced medical technologies and electronic medical records like EPIC. The position is a 13-week travel contract based in Utica, New York, requiring relevant certifications and experience in critical care nursing with benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.
ARMStaffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Utica, New York.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 02/16/2026
- Duration: 8 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
IMCU Charge/Manager RN
LocationNew York
Assignment DurationThis is a 13-week contract position.
ScheduleDay shift from 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM.
Job DescriptionJoin our team as an IMCU Charge/Manager RN, providing critical care support to patients in a 64-bed unit with specialized neuro and cardiac care. You will be responsible for managing patient care in a fast-paced environment, utilizing advanced medical technologies such as Temp pacers, Chest tubes, A lines, and Bipap.
Responsibilities- Oversee and manage nursing staff within the IMCU.
- Provide direct patient care and support for a range of acute conditions including COPD, DKA, and Sepsis.
- Coordinate with respiratory therapists for chronic ventilation management.
- Document patient care and maintain accurate medical records using EPIC EMR.
- Ensure compliance with hospital policies and quality standards.
- Must have 2+ years of experience in IMCU/PCU with documented travel experience.
- Current AHA BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications.
- Active NY State RN license and verification through NURSYS.
- Two recent IMCU Charge/Manager RN references.
- Completion of skills checklist matching specialty requirements.
- Driver's license with an address that matches provided demographics.
At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:
- Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
- Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
- Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
- 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
- Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
- Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more
We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:
- SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
- SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
- Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
- Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
- We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!
Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!
ARMStaffing Job ID #35372721. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:PCU,07:00:00-19:00:00
About ARMStaffingAllied Resources Medical Staffing (ARMStaffing) places the most qualified medical professionals in the industry, including: local and travel contract, temp-to-perm, per diem, and direct-hire personnel.
As a leader in medical staffing, we cover every segment of the healthcare market and take pride in our ability to exceed our clients' expectations. We accomplish this through our total dedication to our clients and field associates, our over 15 years of experience, a strong and diverse poor of medical professionals, and the high level of loyalty of our internal staff.
We also make it a point to develop and maintain close relationships with staffing and office managers to ensure clear communication and proper placements based on the client's criteria. This allows us to tailor our services to best suit the staffing needs of our clients, while placing our employees in positions that match their abilities and preferences.
Our goal is to offer unparalleled service to our valued healthcare clients, regardless of facility size or location, and to maintain a top-notch workforce of qualified, dedicated and medical professionals.
The Experts in Healthcare Recruiting
- Local and travel contracts
- Temp-to-perm employment
- Direct-hire personnel
- Per Diem
- Staffing for every segment of the healthcare industry including, RNs, LPNs, and CNAs, and Allied Health Professionals
- Long-term contracts, block scheduling and per diem staffing options
- 24-Hour customer service and on-call support 365 days a year
- Full-time, registered nurse on staff to provide screening, background, and reference checks
- Long-term and temporary career options with outstanding employee benefits
- Medical Benefits
- Company-matched 401K




