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*Job Title:* Registered Nurse - Intermediate Care (PCU)
*Location:* Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital - University of Vermont Health Network
*Address:* 75 Beekman Street, Plattsburgh, NY 12901
*Contract Length:* *4 Weeks (Rapid Start - Must begin within 2 weeks)*
*Start Date:* November 24, 2025
*Shift:* 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM (12-Hour Days)
*Hours per Week:* 36

*Job Description*

Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital is seeking an experienced *PCU/Intermediate Care Registered Nurse* for a rapid start, 4-week assignment on the day shift. RNs will join the Resource Float Team and support the Progressive Care Unit (R4), caring for a wide range of high-acuity adult patients needing closer monitoring.

This position requires strong cardiac, telemetry, and drip experience, along with schedule flexibility and EPIC proficiency.

*Responsibilities*

* Provide intermediate-level care to adult patients with cardiac, respiratory, neurological, and post-procedural needs.
* Manage the following:
* Telemetry monitoring
* Insulin drips
* Cardiac drips
* Post-cardiac cath patients
* Starting IVs, venipuncture, EKGs
* Monitoring post-stent or sheath patients
* Respond to and manage patients with:
* ACS
* Heart failure
* Hypotension/hemodynamic instability
* Thrombolytic therapy
* ETOH withdrawal
* Bipap/CPAP respiratory compromise
* Float first to appropriate units as part of the Resource Float Team.
* Work *every other weekend* and *2 out of 3 major holidays* (Thanksgiving, Christmas/Eve, New Year's/Eve).
* Document in *EPIC EMR* and administer medications through *MAK*.

*RequirementsExperience*

* Minimum *1 year of PCU/Intermediate Care experience*
* Minimum *1 year of Telemetry required*
* *Epic experience within the past 2 years is REQUIRED (non-negotiable)*
* Must have experience with cardiac drips, starting IVs, and insulin drips

*Licenses & Certifications*

* Active RN license (NYS required at time of submission)
* *AHA BLS*
* *AHA ACLS*
* *NIHSS (required before start)*

*Additional Requirements*

* Must start within *2 weeks*
* No block scheduling
* All work history (bed counts, EMR, facility type) must be fully documented
* Must explain all gaps over 90 days
* Flexible to float
* Reliable transportation required (public transit is NOT available)
* Winter tires recommended Nov-Apr

*Facility & Unit Details*

* Facility Beds: *341*
* Unit: *R4 Progressive Care / PCU*
* Trauma Level: *II*
* Orientation: *1-2 days*
* Patient Ratio: *3:1*
* Support Staff: *CNA/PCT available*
* Special Equipment:
* Tele monitors
* Home ventilators (rare)
* Respiratory therapy available 24/7

*Dress Code*

* Scrubs: *Navy Blue or White*
* Shoes: Closed-toe, non-skid
* Grooming: Clean, professional; no artificial nails
* Jewelry: Minimal

*To Apply*

Submit your updated resume, license status, and availability.
Qualified RNs will be contacted immediately to fast-track onboarding.

Job Types: Travel nursing, Contract

Pay: $2,700.00 - $3,200.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 per week

Work Location: In person