Acute Care, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Arterial Lines, Clinical Medicine, Critical Care, Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN), Electronic Medical Records, Endocrinology, Epic Systems, Healthcare, Hospital, Infection Control, Intensive Care, Orthopedics, Patient Care, Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Registered Nurse (RN), Standards of Care, Titration, Vasoconstrictor
Job Title
Travel RN – Progressive Critical Care (Nights)
LocationAlbany, New York
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Travel | 13-Week Assignment | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Key Responsibilities- Provide direct nursing care to medically complex and surgically delicate patients in a Progressive Critical Care Unit, including those with respiratory failure, sepsis, closed head injuries, multi-system organ dysfunction, endocrine disorders, complex traumas, and surgical complications
- Manage advanced hemodynamic monitoring and titration protocols, including pressor usage, antihypertensive drips, sedative drips, and thrombolytics
- Monitor and maintain arterial lines (A-line), central venous pressure (CVP), external ventricular drains (EVD), and orthopedic traction
- Operate and manage respiratory support equipment including HFNC, BiPAP/CPAP, and oxygen-dependent devices
- Adhere to infection prevention protocols and unit-specific care standards
- Maintain an average patient load of 3 high-acuity patients per shift
Required Qualifications- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a PCU, IMC, or Step-Down setting
- Current ACLS certification
- Proficiency with Epic EMR (required)
- Competency in advanced hemodynamics, titration protocols, and care of both medical and surgical patient populations
- Must complete a required competency test within 24 hours of submission
Preferred Experience / Skills- Experience in a large-scale adult PCU environment
- Background in community hospital ICU settings
- Familiarity with Narcan drips, thromboembolic management, and EVD monitoring
Why Join Us- Opportunity to work with some of the most medically complex and high-acuity patient populations in the region, providing meaningful and challenging clinical experience
- 13-week travel contract with a projected start date in August 2026, offering flexibility and professional growth