Travel Neuro-Progressive / Stepdown & ICU Registered Nurse - $2,509 per week

HonorVet Technologies is seeking a travel nurse RN Neuro PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Albany, New York. Job Description & Requirements Specialty : Neuro PCU - Progressive Care Unit Discipline : RN Start Date : 11 / 03 / 2025 Duration : 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift : 12 hours, days Employment Type : Travel Registered Nurse - Neuro-Progressive Care (Days) Facility : Albany Medical Center Location : Albany, New York Unit : Neuro Progressive Care (D5E) Shift : Day Shift, 3x12-Hour (07 : 00 - 19 : 00) Weekends : Every Other Weekend Contract Duration : 13 weeks Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse with specialized expertise in neurological care for our Neuro-Progressive Care Unit. This role focuses on managing patients requiring intermediate-level monitoring and care for complex neurological conditions. The ideal candidate will possess strong assessment skills and experience in managing neurosurgical and neurological patients who require close monitoring but not intensive care. Minimum Requirements & Qualifications Licensure : Active Registered Nurse (RN) license. Experience : Minimum of 2 years of recent Neuro-Progressive / Stepdown or ICU experience . Technical Skills : Epic electronic medical record system experience is REQUIRED. Competency : Must complete a Neuro-Progressive competency exam upon offer acceptance. Travel Policy : No local candidates within the facility's defined ineligible counties. Key Responsibilities Provide specialized nursing care to patients with complex neurological and neurosurgical conditions requiring progressive level monitoring. Perform comprehensive neurological assessments, including Glasgow Coma Scale, motor / sensory function, and cranial nerve assessments. Monitor patients for changes in neurological status and implement appropriate interventions. Manage patients with external ventricular drains (EVDs), intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring, and other neuro-specific devices. Administer and titrate neuro-specific medications and monitor for side effects. Provide education to patients and families regarding neurological conditions, treatments, and recovery expectations. Collaborate effectively with neurologists, neurosurgeons, and the multidisciplinary team. Unit & Patient Population Details Patient Population : Patients with neurological conditions including stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal disorders, seizures, and post-neurosurgical cases. Clinical Focus : Neurological assessment and monitoring, management of neurosurgical patients, stroke care, and stepdown from ICU level care. Care Environment : Specialized neuro-progressive care unit within a Level I Trauma Center and comprehensive stroke center. Typical Conditions : Status post craniotomy, subarachnoid hemorrhage, ischemic / hemorrhagic stroke, spinal surgery, and complex seizure disorders. Monitoring : Advanced neurological monitoring, telemetry, and intermediate-level care equipment. Technology : Neuro-specific monitoring devices, infusion pumps for critical medications, and specialized neurological assessment tools. Dress Code : Navy blue scrubs required Albany Medical Center is no longer accepting applicants who reside in the following counties : 1. Albany 2. Columbia 3. Dutchess 4. Fulton 5. Greene 6. Montgomery 7. Rensselaer 8. Saratoga 9. Schenectady 10. Ulster 11. Warren 12. Washington About HonorVet Technologies HonorVet Technologies : Pioneering Purpose, Empowering Heroes Founded in 2015, HonorVet Technologies stands as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) , proudly certified by NaVOBA and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs . Our mission goes beyond staffing—we are committed to transforming lives by addressing the critical unemployment challenges faced by veterans. As a Joint Commission-certified clinical staffing agency , we deliver unmatched expertise in placing top-tier healthcare professionals—RNs, LPNs / LVNs, CNAs / CMAs, and NPs—across diverse facilities, including hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers, old-age homes, schools, correctional facilities, and more. At HonorVet, we don't just fill roles; we bridge gaps, uplift communities, and honor the ones who served. Benefits Vision benefits License and certification reimbursement Continuing Education Medical benefits Wellness and fitness programs Dental benefits Guaranteed Hours Mileage reimbursement Referral bonus Bereavement Holiday Pay Sick pay Retention bonus