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Plattsburgh, New York

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Posted Aug 21

Shift and hours
12-⁠hour nights3 shifts · 36 hours a week
Unit and setting
Stepdown · Hospital
License
RN license Active New York Registered Nurse license (current) and willing to submit license on file at time of submission.
Term
4 weeks · starts Aug 27, 2026 · Travel

Do you qualify?

License
Active New York Registered Nurse license (current) and willing to submit license on file at time of submission. Check your license
Certification
BLS and ACLS required (American Heart Association); NIHSS required prior to start.
Certification
Unit-specific onboarding and credentialing assistance
Certification
Clear assignment details with start and end dates and ongoing credentialing guidance
Education
Nursing degree from an accredited program (RN).
Experience
Minimum 1 year of telemetry/step-down or equivalent cardiac unit experience.
Experience
Epic EMR experience within the past 2 years.
Also asks
Ability to float to appropriate units as needed; willingness to work nights and participate in the unit’s float rotation.
Also asks
Benefits and Support
Also asks
Bi-weekly orientations on Mondays to support onboarding and unit-specific training
Also asks
Dedicated travel coordinator and ongoing travel support

What it pays

Against similar roles
In range for New York travel rolesNew York travel postings that state pay run $1,670/week to $2,880/week, the middle half $2,030/week to $2,570/week, across 314 postings.

The role and schedule

Charge
Charge shifts are part of the role
Floating
Floats to other units
Charting
Epic

Support on this unit

Nurse to patient
1:3 to unit-specific procedures such as insulin drips, cardiac drips, starting IVs, and post-cardiac cath care; maintain a 3:1 patient ratio on the unit.stated in this posting

The workplace

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Staffing partner
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Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How is staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

Your fit

On your path

Telemetry One of the most open front doors in acute care; ACLS and rhythm.

Original listing

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Overview

Registered Nurse, PCU — Travel assignment in Plattsburgh, NY. Start date 08/27/2026 for 4 weeks. Weekly pay range $2,273 - $2,350 per week. Guaranteed hours 0.0. Shift 3x12 Nights. Hospital setting, acute inpatient care in a 341-bed unit-focused facility.

Key Highlights

  • Weekly pay: $2,273 - $2,350 per week
  • Guaranteed hours: 0
  • Contract duration: 4 weeks
  • Shift: 3x12 Nights
  • Start date: 08/27/2026
  • Setting: 341-bed acute inpatient PCU unit with telemetry

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct nursing care to adult PCU patients with continuous telemetry monitoring, maintaining hemodynamic stability and recognizing early signs of deterioration.
  • Administer IV medications and drips (including insulin and cardiac drips) per protocol; initiate IV access and manage post-cardiac cath care.
  • Perform EKGs, monitor telemetry data, adjust medications as prescribed, and document findings accurately in the electronic health record.
  • Collaborate with the unit float team to cover shifting patient needs, coordinate transports, and escalate changes in patient condition to the charge nurse and physician as needed.
  • Adhere to unit-specific procedures such as insulin drips, cardiac drips, starting IVs, and post-cardiac cath care; maintain a 3:1 patient ratio on the unit.
  • Provide care for patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome, respiratory support (BiPAP/CPAP), heart failure, and other cardiac-related diagnoses requiring close monitoring and frequent observation.

Requirements

  • Active New York Registered Nurse license (current) and willing to submit license on file at time of submission.
  • BLS and ACLS required (American Heart Association); NIHSS required prior to start.
  • Minimum 1 year of telemetry/step-down or equivalent cardiac unit experience.
  • Epic EMR experience within the past 2 years.
  • Ability to float to appropriate units as needed; willingness to work nights and participate in the unit’s float rotation.

Education

Nursing degree from an accredited program (RN).

Benefits and Support

  • Bi-weekly orientations on Mondays to support onboarding and unit-specific training
  • Unit-specific onboarding and credentialing assistance
  • Dedicated travel coordinator and ongoing travel support
  • Clear assignment details with start and end dates and ongoing credentialing guidance

Find more opportunities

Interested candidates can explore additional openings at Healthforce Healthcare LLC by visiting https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply

Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs , allied health travel assignments , and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

What Makes Healthforce Different

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  • Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

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What's around it?

In Plattsburgh, NY

Plattsburgh, NYFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 8% above the US average

Median rent
$1,030/mo
Household income
$57,630/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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