Job Description
ARMStaffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Cooperstown, New York.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/15/2025
- Duration: 11 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
**Job Title: Registered Nurse - Stepdown Care Unit (SCU)**
**Shift:** 07:00 PM - 07:00 AM
**Unit Details:**
- **Beds:** 24-bed Stepdown Care Unit (SCU)
- **Patient Ratios:** 1:3-4
- **Census:** Typically operates at 98-99% capacity
**Patient Population:**
- Patients requiring intermediate care between ICU and med/surg levels.
- Common cases include post-cardiac procedures, stable ventilator weans, and telemetry monitoring.
**Unit Layout & Amenities:**
- U-shaped layout with a centrally located nursing station for easy access to all patient rooms.
- Pyxis machines located at both ends of the hall for efficient medication access.
- Large windows in each patient room for visibility from the hallways.
- A centralized clean supply area for staff convenience.
**Support Services:**
- Close collaboration with the White Team (cardiology team) for accessible support of cardiac patients.
- Utilization of the CenTrack system to manage and silence alarms effectively, enhancing the care environment.
**General Information:**
Registered nurses in the SCU are responsible for providing care to patients who require close monitoring but are more stable than ICU patients. Candidates should be comfortable with telemetry, managing post-surgical recovery, and providing support for patients transitioning out of critical care. The unit's high census rates and diverse patient needs necessitate well-developed organizational and multitasking skills.
**License Requirements:**
- Active nursing license required.
- Verification of essential licenses and certifications during onboarding process.
**Health History Requirements:**
- Current immunizations and health screenings must be provided, including MMR, Hepatitis B, Influenza Vaccine, TB Test, Varicella, and Tdap (optional).
**Professional Documentation:**
- Candidates must submit a comprehensive profile that includes professional references, background checks, education verification, and resume.
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At ARMStaffing we take care of our nurses! We offer:
**Health Benefits**
Day-1 access to extensive benefits including Medical, Vision, Dental, Life, and more.
**Onboarding Made Easy**
We coordinate your onboarding essentials—like physicals and titers—so you can focus on patient care while we handle the details.
**Clinical Support**
Our in-house clinical team is here to answer questions, troubleshoot challenges, and advocate for you—every step of the way.
**401k Retirement Savings Plan**
After a qualifying waiting period, employees are eligible for 401k. Employees that contribute at least 5% will receive a 4% company match.
**Recruiter Matching**
When you apply with ARMStaffing, you will be matched with a specialized recruiter based on your preferred location and specialty.
Honestly, there's so much more... like Travel Reimbursement, Housing Allowance, Meals & Incidentals, Referral Bonuses, Completion Bonuses; it goes on.
We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice, here's why:
- SIA's Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms — 2019
- SIA's Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. — 2023
- Celebrated as a Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley — 2022, 2023
- Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
- Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Health Care Staffing Services Certification
Contract & local rates may vary based on location and residency of the applicant. For more details, please ask an ARMStaffing recruiter about your options!
ARMStaffing Job ID #33866743. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:PCU,19:00:00-07:00:00
About ARMStaffing
Allied Resources Medical Staffing (ARMStaffing) places the most qualified medical professionals in the industry, including: local and travel contract, temp-to-perm, per diem, and direct-hire personnel.
As a leader in medical staffing, we cover every segment of the healthcare market and take pride in our ability to exceed our clients' expectations. We accomplish this through our total dedication to our clients and field associates, our over 15 years of experience, a strong and diverse poor of medical professionals, and the high level of loyalty of our internal staff.
We also make it a point to develop and maintain close relationships with staffing and office managers to ensure clear communication and proper placements based on the client's criteria. This allows us to tailor our services to best suit the staffing needs of our clients, while placing our employees in positions that match their abilities and preferences.
Our goal is to offer unparalleled service to our valued healthcare clients, regardless of facility size or location, and to maintain a top-notch workforce of qualified, dedicated and medical professionals.
The Experts in Healthcare Recruiting
- Local and travel contracts
- Temp-to-perm employment
- Direct-hire personnel
- Per Diem
- Staffing for every segment of the healthcare industry including, RNs, LPNs, and CNAs, and Allied Health Professionals
- Long-term contracts, block scheduling and per diem staffing options
- 24-Hour customer service and on-call support 365 days a year
- Full-time, registered nurse on staff to provide screening, background, and reference checks
- Long-term and temporary career options with outstanding employee benefits
- Medical Benefits
- Company-matched 401K
Job Tags
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