PCU Registered Nurse Job in Rochester, NY

You will work as a Registered Nurse in our Progressive Care Unit (PCU) at Rochester General Hospital in Rochester, NY. This is a 13-week travel nursing contract beginning May 12, 2026.

Schedule and Compensation

• 3 night shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM to 7:00 AM)
• Every other weekend required
• Weekly pay: $2,209.94

Patient Care Responsibilities

• Primary patient ratio: 1:4 on nights, 1:3 on days and weekends
• Float to ICU or medical-surgical units as needed, with ratios of 1:5 to 1:7 for medical-surgical assignments
• Provide continuous monitoring including pulse-oximetry and telemetry
• Manage cardiac dysrhythmias, interpret rhythms, and respond to emergencies
• Utilize Rapid Response and Code teams as required
• Administer IV therapy and phlebotomy; manage peripheral, arterial, and central lines
• Provide respiratory care including nasal cannula, oxygen masks, portable oxygen, and non-invasive airway support (BIPAP)
• Titrate medication IV infusions and manage complex medication protocols
• Implement isolation precautions and PPE protocols
• Care for adult and geriatric patients with specialized monitoring needs

Requirements

• Active New York RN license (required before start)
• Minimum 1 year nursing experience
• BLS certification
• NIHSS certification (valid certificate required with application)
• EPIC charting experience (hard requirement)
• Current residence more than 75 miles from facility

Additional Information

• 24 hours of orientation provided
• One instance of pre-approved time off allowed during contract
• Scrub color: any combination of navy and white
• First-time travelers welcome