Registered Nurse / Progressive Care Unit

Job Summary
This position is for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse at a healthcare facility located in Watertown, New York. The role involves providing high-quality patient care in a 12-hour day shift schedule. The assigned shift runs from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, with weekend, holiday, and call responsibilities. The contract duration is 13 weeks, and they prefer candidates with experience in critical care. Qualified candidates must have a current New York State Registered Nurse license and relevant certifications.

Job Details

• Schedule: 12-hour days from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing; current New York State RN license; BLS required; ACLS required; NIH required; at least 1 successful traveler assignment completed
• Preferred Qualifications: Current critical care experience; PALS preferred
• Additional Information: Must possess thorough knowledge of nursing principles, including the ability to provide quality patient care and assess patients` clinical, educational, mental, and spiritual needs. Ability to recognize safety issues and safely move or lift patients is required. Candidates should be able to work well under stress and demonstrate problem-solving skills. Strong leadership skills with the ability to prioritize and delegate are essential; may be required to assume duties as a charge nurse. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills are also necessary.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Other

As one of the leading suppliers of travel healthcare professionals and a Best of Staffing® Talent Award winner, Cross Country Nurses offers thousands of opportunities for healthcare professionals across the country. We have relationships with more than 2,500 healthcare facilities nationwide and offer excellent compensation and one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the industry. Have the freedom to decide where you want to work and take your career where you want it to go when you travel with us.