Travel Registered Nurse PCU Job
Utica, NY
Contracted
MVHS Wynn Hospital
Mid Level
Introduction
Step into a pivotal Registered Nurse role in PCU, where your clinical expertise guides patients through complex recoveries and supports families through every stage of healing. This dedicated travel assignment places you in Utica, New York, a city that blends compassionate community care with the energy of a regional hub, offering you meaningful work, professional growth, and the chance to make a lasting difference in patient outcomes. In this role, you’ll lead, coordinate, and adapt care plans for a diverse mix of medical-surgical and post-acute patients, using evidence-based practice to promote safety, comfort, and timely recovery. Imagine the impact you can have as you apply your critical thinking, bedside skills, and teamwork to elevate care delivery in a high-paced PCU environment. And while you’re making a difference, you’ll also have the joy of exploring a state renowned for its natural beauty, cultural richness, and historic charm.
Separately, you’ll discover the beautiful places of New York. From the Mohawk Valley’s scenic waterways and rolling hills to the nearby Adirondack region’s pristine trails and easy weekend escapes, New York offers a tapestry of outdoor adventures, vibrant arts scenes, and culinary delights. Utica itself charms with historic architecture, a thriving downtown, and community events that celebrate local flavor. Whether you’re strolling the city’s waterfront, sampling regional specialties, or venturing a short drive to state parks and reservoirs, you’ll find inspiration outside the hospital walls that enhances your professional journey.
Location Benefits
Working in Utica provides a welcoming, community-centered atmosphere with access to excellent medical resources and convenient amenities. You’ll enjoy stable housing options or housing support, local transportation convenience, and a cost of living that helps you balance your personal life with a demanding clinical role. This assignment also offers the chance to participate in travel across the United States within our network, expanding your professional horizons, exposing you to different patient populations, and strengthening your adaptability. Utica’s proximity to major upstate centers means you’ll gain exposure to diverse cases, evidence-based protocols, and collaborative relationships with physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals. You’ll be supported by a robust infrastructure designed to help you thrive—from seamless onboarding and orientation to ongoing mentorship and 24/7 operational assistance.
Role Specifics and Benefits
As a PCU RN on this assignment, your core responsibilities will include direct patient care for adults with a range of medical and post-surgical needs, including monitoring hemodynamics, managing telemetry, and delivering timely interventions. You’ll lead accurate assessments, develop and refine care plans, administer medications and IV therapies, manage lines and drains, and coordinate with physicians, case managers, and families to ensure smooth transitions of care. Proactive clinical judgment, early detection of deterioration, and rapid response are essential as you optimize pain control, mobility, nutrition, and discharge planning. You’ll document meticulously in the electronic health record, communicate clearly with the care team, and participate in safety initiatives, QA activities, and evidence-based practice updates.
This role emphasizes professional growth within the PCU specialty. You’ll have opportunities to expand your skill set through ongoing education, certifications, and mentorship by experienced PCU leaders. Our program supports ambition with clear pathways for role advancement, leadership development, and cross-site exposure that broadens your clinical perspective. Competitive benefits include a signing bonus, housing assistance, and the potential for contract extensions based on performance and facility needs. You’ll be part of a supportive network that recognizes your contributions and helps you build lasting relationships across teams. In addition, you’ll receive robust, 24/7 support from our dedicated travel concierge and clinical leadership while you’re traveling with the company, ensuring help is available when you need it, day or night. The assignment offers guaranteed weekly hours of 36.0, with a weekly pay range of $2,199-$2,255, reflecting your experience and the responsibilities of the role. Start date is 02/23/2026, and the duration is defined in weeks, with the potential for extension based on mutual interest and project needs.
Company Values
Our organization is built on empowering clinicians to advance in their careers within a collaborative, patient-centered culture. We champion professional development, recognize excellence, and foster an inclusive, respectful work environment where every nurse can thrive. From onboarding to ongoing education and leadership opportunities, we’re committed to your growth, well-being, and job satisfaction. You’ll join a team that values open communication, integrity, and compassionate care, with structures in place to support work-life balance and career progression.
Call to Action
If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact as a PCU RN in Utica, NY, and to grow within a company that prioritizes your development and well-being, apply now. This is your chance to join a network that values your expertise, offers meaningful opportunities across locations, and supports you at every step—from housing assistance and a competitive bonus to 24/7 travel support and guaranteed hours. Begin your journey on 02/23/2026 and take the next step in shaping the future of PCU care.
Note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.
Step into a pivotal Registered Nurse role in PCU, where your clinical expertise guides patients through complex recoveries and supports families through every stage of healing. This dedicated travel assignment places you in Utica, New York, a city that blends compassionate community care with the energy of a regional hub, offering you meaningful work, professional growth, and the chance to make a lasting difference in patient outcomes. In this role, you’ll lead, coordinate, and adapt care plans for a diverse mix of medical-surgical and post-acute patients, using evidence-based practice to promote safety, comfort, and timely recovery. Imagine the impact you can have as you apply your critical thinking, bedside skills, and teamwork to elevate care delivery in a high-paced PCU environment. And while you’re making a difference, you’ll also have the joy of exploring a state renowned for its natural beauty, cultural richness, and historic charm.
Separately, you’ll discover the beautiful places of New York. From the Mohawk Valley’s scenic waterways and rolling hills to the nearby Adirondack region’s pristine trails and easy weekend escapes, New York offers a tapestry of outdoor adventures, vibrant arts scenes, and culinary delights. Utica itself charms with historic architecture, a thriving downtown, and community events that celebrate local flavor. Whether you’re strolling the city’s waterfront, sampling regional specialties, or venturing a short drive to state parks and reservoirs, you’ll find inspiration outside the hospital walls that enhances your professional journey.
Location Benefits
Working in Utica provides a welcoming, community-centered atmosphere with access to excellent medical resources and convenient amenities. You’ll enjoy stable housing options or housing support, local transportation convenience, and a cost of living that helps you balance your personal life with a demanding clinical role. This assignment also offers the chance to participate in travel across the United States within our network, expanding your professional horizons, exposing you to different patient populations, and strengthening your adaptability. Utica’s proximity to major upstate centers means you’ll gain exposure to diverse cases, evidence-based protocols, and collaborative relationships with physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals. You’ll be supported by a robust infrastructure designed to help you thrive—from seamless onboarding and orientation to ongoing mentorship and 24/7 operational assistance.
Role Specifics and Benefits
As a PCU RN on this assignment, your core responsibilities will include direct patient care for adults with a range of medical and post-surgical needs, including monitoring hemodynamics, managing telemetry, and delivering timely interventions. You’ll lead accurate assessments, develop and refine care plans, administer medications and IV therapies, manage lines and drains, and coordinate with physicians, case managers, and families to ensure smooth transitions of care. Proactive clinical judgment, early detection of deterioration, and rapid response are essential as you optimize pain control, mobility, nutrition, and discharge planning. You’ll document meticulously in the electronic health record, communicate clearly with the care team, and participate in safety initiatives, QA activities, and evidence-based practice updates.
This role emphasizes professional growth within the PCU specialty. You’ll have opportunities to expand your skill set through ongoing education, certifications, and mentorship by experienced PCU leaders. Our program supports ambition with clear pathways for role advancement, leadership development, and cross-site exposure that broadens your clinical perspective. Competitive benefits include a signing bonus, housing assistance, and the potential for contract extensions based on performance and facility needs. You’ll be part of a supportive network that recognizes your contributions and helps you build lasting relationships across teams. In addition, you’ll receive robust, 24/7 support from our dedicated travel concierge and clinical leadership while you’re traveling with the company, ensuring help is available when you need it, day or night. The assignment offers guaranteed weekly hours of 36.0, with a weekly pay range of $2,199-$2,255, reflecting your experience and the responsibilities of the role. Start date is 02/23/2026, and the duration is defined in weeks, with the potential for extension based on mutual interest and project needs.
Company Values
Our organization is built on empowering clinicians to advance in their careers within a collaborative, patient-centered culture. We champion professional development, recognize excellence, and foster an inclusive, respectful work environment where every nurse can thrive. From onboarding to ongoing education and leadership opportunities, we’re committed to your growth, well-being, and job satisfaction. You’ll join a team that values open communication, integrity, and compassionate care, with structures in place to support work-life balance and career progression.
Call to Action
If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact as a PCU RN in Utica, NY, and to grow within a company that prioritizes your development and well-being, apply now. This is your chance to join a network that values your expertise, offers meaningful opportunities across locations, and supports you at every step—from housing assistance and a competitive bonus to 24/7 travel support and guaranteed hours. Begin your journey on 02/23/2026 and take the next step in shaping the future of PCU care.
Note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.
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About TLC Nursing
TLC Nursing is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency pairing RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and Allied Health professionals with high-quality travel and local contracts across the U.S.
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- Competitive weekly pay
- Fast credentialing
- 24/7 recruiter & clinical support
- Nationwide assignments
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Earn up to $1,000 per referral — no employment required.
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