(15h Left) Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Company: GHR Healthcare
Location: Ithaca
Posted on: November 2, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Ithaca, New York. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit - Discipline: RN - Start Date: ASAP - Duration: 13 weeks - 36 hours per week - Shift: 12 hours - Employment Type: Travel Travel Registered Nurse – PACU/Prep & Recovery Unit Jobs in Ithaca, NY/n /n Advance your nursing career as a Travel Registered Nurse (RN) in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) and Prep & Recovery Unit in Ithaca, NY. This 13-week healthcare travel assignment offers competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and the chance to join a top-rated healthcare team in the heart of New York’s Finger Lakes region. Apply now to make a difference in patient care while enjoying Ithaca’s vibrant college-town atmosphere and stunning natural beauty./n /n/nRegistered Nurse Job Details/n /n - Location: Ithaca, NY 14850 (New York healthcare jobs)/n - Assignment Length: 13 weeks (September 30, 2024 – December 30, 2024)/n - Healthcare Setting: Prep & Recovery Unit (PACU nursing jobs)/n - Schedule: Day shifts; preferred 3x12-hour or 4x10-hour shifts per week/n - Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week/n - Estimated Weekly Pay: $1930 - $2070/n - On-Call: 1 weekend day (24-hour call) in a 6-week rotation, plus weekday call/n - Flexible scheduling available/n /n/nRN Qualifications & Requirements/n /n - Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State or compact state/n - Minimum 1 year of recent experience in PACU, Prep & Recovery, or critical care nursing/n - BLS certification required (American Heart Association preferred)/n - Experience with peripheral nerve blocks preferred/n - Pediatric nursing experience (age 6 months and older) preferred/n - Familiarity with Meditech EMR preferred, but not required/n /n/nPACU RN Responsibilities/n /n - Deliver Phase I and Phase II post-anesthesia recovery care and discharge in a single PACU unit/n - Manage a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio, including care for two Phase I patients as needed/n - Provide care for inpatient and outpatient surgical patients, including elective, urgent, and emergent cases/n - Assist with local procedures (thoracentesis, paracentesis, minor orthopedic procedures)/n - Recover patients from multiple specialties: orthopedic, general surgery, ENT, neurology, plastics, urology, and gynecology/n - Care for pediatric patients during high-volume ENT days and other pediatric surgeries/n - Recover ICU and endoscopy (MAC) patients as needed/n - Participate in on-call rotation and support flexible scheduling for optimal patient care/n - Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure safe, high-quality clinical support/n /n/n /n Experience the best of New York nursing jobs in Ithaca—a lively community famous for its waterfalls, hiking trails, and cultural attractions. This travel nurse opportunity is ideal for RNs seeking professional growth, rewarding clinical experience, and a supportive work environment. Join our healthcare team today—apply now!/n Benefits 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision About GHR With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us:www.ghrhealthcare.com Equal Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. GHR Healthcare Job ID 421492. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PCU About GHR Healthcare For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to learn more.

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