Registered Nurse (Intermediate Care / PCU) – Day Shift

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

Salary : $2,700 - $3,200