Travel Registered Nurse - Neurology

GHR Healthcare - PH Division is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Albany, New York.

• Specialty:
  PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  04/13/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Travel PCU Registered Nurse (Neuro-Progressive/Stepdown) – Albany, NY (12208)

Travel PCU Registered Nurse in Albany, NY — Neuro-Progressive/Stepdown role requiring active NY RN license, Epic EMR experience, and strong critical care assessment skills. Apply now for this 13-week travel nursing assignment in New York's Capital Region.

• Location: Albany, NY 12208 (Albany, New York – Capital Region)
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (April 13, 2026 – June 1, 2026)
• Shift: 12-hour days (07:00 – 19:00)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Employment Type: Travel Nurse / On-site
• Unit: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) – Neuro-Progressive / Stepdown
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $2020 - $2130 per week

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State
• Minimum 1 year recent experience in Neuro-Progressive, Stepdown, or ICU settings
• Epic EMR experience required (Epic documentation and charting)
• Ability to pass a Neuro-Progressive competency exam upon offer
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and patient monitoring skills
• Travel nurse experience or prior PCU/stepdown assignment preferred

• Provide high-quality, compassionate nursing care to Progressive Care Unit (PCU) patients with a focus on neurological and stepdown care
• Monitor, assess, and document patient status, interventions, and progress using Epic EMR
• Manage care for patients requiring telemetry, neuro monitoring, and stepped-down critical care services
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (physicians, therapists, case managers) to develop and implement individualized care plans
• Recognize and respond promptly to changes in patient condition; initiate appropriate interventions and escalate when necessary
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, procedures, medications, and post-discharge instructions
• Adhere to hospital policies, safety protocols, and quality standards for PCU/stepdown nursing

Advance your nursing career with a focused Neuro-Progressive/Stepdown assignment at a respected medical center in Albany, New York. Enjoy the cultural amenities and outdoor recreation of the Capital Region while gaining valuable PCU and critical care experience. This position is ideal for RNs seeking travel nurse roles, PCU RN jobs, or stepdown nursing opportunities in New York.

Ready to take the next step in your travel nursing career? Apply now to join our healthcare team and make a meaningful impact in Progressive Care Unit nursing in Albany, NY. Join our team today — competitive travel nurse benefits and support available.

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Planet Healthcare Job . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PCU

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