Job Description

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

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