PCU RN Job in Rochester, NY

URMC Strong Memorial Hospital is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) role. You will provide direct patient care in a high-acuity stroke and neurosurgery stepdown environment, working 12-hour shifts on a rotating day/evening/night schedule, including weekends and holidays.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver competent nursing care based on established clinical standards under nurse manager direction
• Manage on-call, callback, and charge nurse duties as unit needs require
• Perform neurological assessments including Q1 neuro checks and care of external ventricular drains (EVDs), lumbar drains, and subdural drains
• Monitor and manage patients on telemetry with advanced drip management, including 3% normal saline and cardene infusions
• Maintain arterial line care and hemodynamic monitoring
• Support patients post-procedure, including carotid endarterectomy, aneurysm coil/clip placement, deep brain stimulator (DBS) insertion, and VP shunt placement
• Participate in seizure management protocols
• Take on expanded responsibilities as charge nurse, preceptor, or committee member when assigned

Requirements:

• Minimum two years of nursing experience
• Current New York RN license required (NY licenses only)
• PCU or stepdown unit experience mandatory
• High-acuity stroke and neurosurgery background required
• Telemetry experience required
• BLS certification (American Heart Association)
• ACLS certification (American Heart Association) preferred
• NIHSS certification preferred

This 89-week assignment begins July 6, 2026. Weekly pay is $2,368.08. You will work in a tertiary care academic medical center with access to ongoing professional development and a collaborative interdisciplinary team.