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: 01/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

IMCU/PCU Registered Nurse (RN)

Location

New York

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Day Shift: 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM (Block scheduling is not promised or guaranteed)

Job Description

The IMCU (Intermediate Care Unit) requires experienced RNs with expertise in monitoring patients with neuro, cardiac, trauma, and respiratory conditions. Common diagnoses include COPD, DKA, Sepsis, MI, CV stepdown, and postoperative care. The unit consists of 64 beds, with 15 designated for neuro patients. The registered nurses will be expected to operate specialty equipment such as temporary pacers, chest tubes, arterial lines, Bipap, and Neptune Vapo.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse patient population with complex needs.
• Floating to other departments may be required as needed.
• Provide high-quality nursing care while using EMR systems, specifically EPIC.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to deliver optimal patient outcomes.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in IMCU or PCU.
• Travel experience is required.
• Active New York RN License and all RN licenses must be verified via NURSYS report.
• Current AHA BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications are necessary.
• Two recent references from IMCU Charge or Manager RNs are mandatory.
• A valid driver's license with an address that matches your demographics is required.
• A skills checklist must match the specialty required.

Why ARMStaffing?

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 #35344065. 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

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