Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $1,667 per week in Albany, NY

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Albany
Posted on: January 20, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Progressive Care Unit Location: Albany, NY Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $1,667 per week Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 2/16/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PCU RN in Albany, New York, 12208! Job Title: RN Profession: Nursing Specialty: Progressive Critical Care Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 2 years License: Active RN License Certifications: ACLS Must-Have: Epic experience required. Navy blue scrubs required. Description: The nurses in our Progressive Critical Care Unit care for some of the most medically delicate and surgically complex patients. Conditions managed include respiratory failure, sepsis, closed head injuries, multi-system organ dysfunction, endocrine disorders, complex traumas, and surgical complications. Candidates must be competent in the care of medical and surgical populations, ACLS, and advanced hemodynamics including pressor usage per titration protocols. Experience with antihypertensive drips, sedative and narcan drips, thrombo-embolic therapy, central lines, CVP monitoring, and EVD management is required. Knowledge of orthopedic traction and infection prevention protocols is essential. Familiarity with high flow nasal cannula, BiPap/Cpap, and oxypendent therapies is also necessary. Nurses with extensive adult PCU experience and community hospital ICU experience tend to excel in this role. The average patient load is 3 high-acuity patients. A competency test will be administered after submission to assess qualifications. 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Advocating for patients becomes more nuanced when dealing with diverse populations. Travel nursing exposes you to different patient advocacy scenarios, refining your advocacy skills. As a travel nurse, you'll work in various healthcare settings, gaining exposure to diverse patient populations, medical procedures, and healthcare systems. This broadens your clinical skills and enhances your adaptability. Tailor your career path by selecting assignments that align with your professional goals and interests. This customization allows you to focus on areas of healthcare that resonate with your passion. Travel nursing exposes you to various healthcare professionals, including industry leaders and experts. Networking with these individuals can open doors to mentorship and career advancement opportunities. Travel nursing offers flexibility in terms of assignment duration and location. You can choose short-term or long-term assignments, and the flexibility allows for a better work-life balance. Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 29194405EXPTEMP

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