Med Surg Tele
Progressive Care Unit Nurse – Night Shift
Position Overview
The facility seeks an experienced Progressive Care Unit (PCU) nurse for a 13-week night shift assignment. You'll provide direct care to patients requiring intermediate-level monitoring and intervention in a dynamic acute-care setting.
Shift & Schedule
- Hours: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, 12-hour shifts
- Weekly commitment: 36 hours (three 12-hour shifts)
- Weekend rotation: 1 weekend shift per week, or 2 weekend shifts every other week
- Holidays: At least 1 holiday per contract
- Block scheduling may be requested but is not guaranteed
Clinical Scope
You'll manage patients requiring telemetry monitoring, cardiac drips, mechanical ventilation support, and acute BiPAP therapy. This is an acute-care environment requiring strong clinical judgment and the ability to respond to rapid patient changes.
Requirements
- License & Certification: Active New York RN license; BLS, AHA, and ACLS current
- Experience: Minimum 2 years recent acute PCU and medical-surgical/telemetry experience (2 years U.S. work experience required for internationally trained nurses)
- Clinical skills: Demonstrated competency with cardiac drips, ventilators, and acute BiPAP management
Flexibility & Staffing
You must be flexible with scheduling as needed and may be required to float to other units based on facility census and acuity. Relocation within 50 miles of the facility is required.
Contract Details
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Guaranteed hours: 112 contract weeks