PCU Travel Nurse Job in Albany, NY | Nights (3x12)

Albany Medical Center Albany, NY
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Travel RN
PCU Nurse in Albany, NY
Weekly Pay
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$2,519
Specialty
PCU
Travel · RN
Shift
Nights
3×12 hrs
Start Date
11/23
Flexible
Contract
14 wks
Renewable
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This PCU travel nurse job in Albany, New York, with Advantis Medical is a 14-week Travel PCU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Albany Medical Center. This role pays $2,519 per week and follows a Nights shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more

In this PCU travel nursing job, you will provide progressive care in a hospital setting, assess and monitor patient conditions, support urgent interventions, document care accurately, and collaborate with physicians and the clinical care team during fast-moving patient situations.

Advantis Medical supports travel clinicians with streamlined credentialing to help with fast start dates, free license support and renewals, and Day 1 benefits. Apply today to learn more about this PCU travel nurse job in Albany, NY, and find others just like it. Read less

Job Details

  • Facility: Albany Medical Center
  • Location: Albany, NY 12208
    Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
  • Contract Length: 14 Weeks
  • Shift: Nights (3x12)
  • EMR System: Epic

Responsibilities

  • Manage higher-acuity patients stepping down from intensive care who require close monitoring
  • Monitor continuous telemetry and hemodynamic status, recognizing and escalating changes promptly
  • Administer medications and IV therapy, including titratable drips approved for the unit, per facility protocol
  • Care for patients on high-flow oxygen and non-invasive ventilation when assigned

Travel PCU Requirements:

  • 2+ years of recent PCU experience.
  • Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by New York and national regulatory bodies.

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FAQs – PCU Travel Nurse Jobs Near Albany, NY

What certifications do travel PCU jobs require?
Most travel PCU jobs require Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). Units that care for stroke patients often ask for NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) as well. A Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN) credential isn't usually required, but many facilities view it as a plus.
What do facilities require for travel PCU nurses?
Facilities typically want recent progressive care, step-down, or intermediate-care experience with continuous cardiac monitoring, higher-acuity patients, and infusions such as diltiazem, amiodarone, insulin, or heparin. Depending on the unit, post-cath, cardiac, respiratory, or postoperative experience may also matter.
Is PCU the same as step-down or intermediate care?
Often, but not always. PCU, step-down, IMC, and transitional-care labels can describe similar units, but acuity, patient mix, allowed drips, and respiratory support vary by hospital. Compare the actual responsibilities with your experience rather than relying on the unit name alone.
What's the trauma and academic setting like for travel nurses at Albany Medical Center in Albany?
Northeastern New York's only Level I adult and pediatric trauma center and only academic medical center, Albany Medical Center runs an emergency department seeing more than 75,000 visits a year.
What critical-care and stroke acuity will travel nurses find at Albany Medical Center?
It's a DNV-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center with a dedicated Neuro ICU. Travelers may also see medical, surgical, vascular, and cardiothoracic critical care, and the hospital charts on Epic.
What neonatal and pediatric care does Albany Med offer travel nurses?
A Level IV NICU and the Regional Perinatal Center for northeastern New York pair with the Bernard & Millie Duker Children's Hospital on campus.

Benefits

  • Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
  • Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
  • Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
  • Weekly Direct Deposit
  • $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral

Resources for this PCU job in Albany

Explore Albany, NY

As the Capital Region's main referral point, Albany, NY draws a regular flow of admissions to Albany Medical Center and the systems around it. Critical-care and med-surg floors cover patients from well beyond the city limits, across several campuses. Travelers reviewing assignments often see contracts extending into Troy, Schenectady, and Cohoes, where housing comes easier than downtown, and many favor a base near the Northway for a quick run into the city. Off shift, Washington Park and the New York State Museum are easy options for a day. The walkable downtown grid and regional rail connections make a car optional, which is a real plus for travelers who would rather not commute far.

Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard

At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.

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