Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown
Utica, NY
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Join a Cardiac Stepdown RN travel assignment in Utica, NY—13-week IMCU/PCU contract for experienced telemetry and stepdown nurses. Work in a modern Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) caring for complex cardiac, neuro, trauma, and respiratory patients while enjoying Central New York amenities and easy access to the Adirondacks.

Key Qualifications: Active New York RN license, 2+ years IMCU/PCU or cardiac stepdown experience, ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, EPIC experience.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,040 - $2,140 (competitive travel nursing pay)
• Location: Utica, NY 13502 — Central New York / Adirondacks access
• Contract Length: 13 weeks (April 27, 2026 – July 25, 2026)
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts (6:30am – 7:00pm). Block scheduling is never promised or guaranteed.
• Unit: IMCU (Intermediate Care Unit) – 64 beds, 15 designated Neuro beds
• Patient Population: Adults (18+)
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue
• Employment Type: Travel RN / Travel Nursing Job

Required Qualifications & Certifications

• Minimum 2 years recent IMCU/PCU or cardiac stepdown experience; travel nursing experience required
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York (NURSYS verification required)
• Current AHA BLS and ACLS certifications; NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
• Experience with EPIC electronic medical record (EMR)
• Completed skills checklist matching specialty (cardiac/neurology/respiratory)
• Valid driver’s license with address matching demographics
• Ability to float to other units as needed

Primary Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered nursing care to cardiac, neuro, trauma, and respiratory patients (COPD, DKA, Sepsis, MI, CV stepdown, post-op)
• Monitor telemetry and hemodynamics; manage temp pacers, chest tubes, arterial lines (A-lines), Bipap, Neptune Vapo, and chronic ventilator support with RT collaboration
• Administer medications safely, manage IV infusions, and respond to patient changes per unit protocols
• Perform accurate and timely documentation in EPIC EMR
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (physicians, respiratory therapy, PT/OT, case management) to optimize patient outcomes
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and adhere to infection control and unit-specific policies

Why Apply

• Opportunity to expand clinical skills in a busy IMCU / cardiac stepdown setting
• Work with an experienced, supportive team focused on quality care
• Explore Utica and Central New York—parks, cultural attractions, and quick trips to the Adirondacks

Apply now for this Cardiac Stepdown RN travel nursing job in Utica, NY. Join our healthcare team today and advance your career in progressive care / telemetry nursing.

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