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Travel RN – PCU/Medical-Surgical Telemetry - $2,254 per week

ARMStaffing

iconPotsdam, NY, US, 13676

iconPer Diem, Full Time

icon8 October 2025

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Travel RN – PCU/Medical-Surgical Telemetry - $2,254 per week at ARMStaffing summary:

This position is for a travel Registered Nurse specializing in Medical-Surgical Telemetry and PCU/IMC care, working night shifts in a mixed-acuity unit. The nurse is responsible for managing telemetry patients, post-operative care, IV therapies, and medication administration following critical care protocols. The role requires at least one year of recent experience, a NY nursing license, and certifications such as ACLS and BLS, with additional travel and employee benefits provided.

ARMStaffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Potsdam, New York.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 09/29/2025
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, nights
  • Employment Type: Travel

Job Description: Night Shift PCU/IMC Registered Nurse

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced PCU/IMC Registered Nurse for a night shift position in a mixed acuity unit. The successful candidate will have a strong background in telemetry and medical-surgical patient care. This role involves managing patients with various medical and surgical diagnoses, requiring proficiency in telemetry and critical care nursing.

Shift Details
  • Shift: Night 4x12-Hour (18:45 - 07:15)
  • Ratios: 1:3-5 for days and weekends; 1:3-6 for nights
  • Contract Duration: 91 weeks
  • Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
Required Qualifications
  • Minimum of 1 year of recent experience in PCU/IMC within the last 3 years
  • Must possess NY state nursing license
  • Experience with the following skills:
    • Telemetry monitoring and interpretation of dysrhythmias
    • Management of IV insulin protocols and titration of insulin drips
    • Care and management of IVs, including PICC lines, central lines, and blood products
    • Post-operative care for surgical patients
    • Management of cardiac drips (no titration)
    • Administration of medications and adherence to protocols
  • Certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS preferred; PALS is a plus
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in Trauma Level I or II facilities
  • Familiarity with TCAR procedures
Unit Details

This is a mixed acuity unit focusing on PCU, MS Tele, and surgical patients. It accommodates a diverse patient population, including pre and post-op surgical cases from ENT, general surgery, trauma surgery, orthopedic surgery, and overflow medical diagnosis patients. The facility utilizes EPIC for documentation and medication management.

Additional Information

Staffing may require flexibility as nurses can be floated to sister units. Training orientation will last 12 hours, focusing on the core responsibilities and procedures within the unit.

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! 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, you're eligible to enroll. Contribute at least 5%, and we’ll match 4%.
  • Recruiter Matching: When you apply with ARMStaffing, you will be matched with a specialized recruiter based on your preferred location and specialty.
  • And honestly, there's so much more—like travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals & incidentals, referral bonuses, completion bonuses… the list goes on!
Why Choose ARMStaffing?
  • 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 and local rates may vary based on location and residency of the applicant. For more details, please inquire with an ARMStaffing recruiter about your options!

ARMStaffing Job ID #34025570. 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:MedSurg/Tele,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

Keywords:

travel nurse, registered nurse, med surg telemetry, PCU nursing, critical care nursing, telemetry monitoring, post-operative care, IV management, ACLS certified, night shift nursing