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

Travel Nurse opportunity: Cardiac Stepdown RN in Utica, NY (13502) — 13-week IMCU assignment with competitive pay and a supportive team. Join a dynamic Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) providing cardiac step-down, neuro, trauma, and respiratory care in the scenic Mohawk Valley.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,040 - $2,140
• Location: Utica, NY 13502 — travel nursing job, New York nursing jobs, Mohawk Valley
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks (May 25, 2026 – August 22, 2026)
• Shift: 12-hour days (6:30 AM – 7:00 PM)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Unit: IMCU (Intermediate Care Unit), 64 beds / 15 designated Neuro beds — cardiac stepdown/PCU experience preferred
• Employment Type: Travel — travel nurse, registered nurse (RN), IMCU nurse
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year recent IMCU/PCU or stepdown nursing experience; 2+ years preferred
• Active RN license in New York (all RN licenses verified via NURSYS)
• Current AHA BLS and ACLS required; NIHSS required
• Experience with EPIC EMR (electronic charting) — EPIC experience preferred
• Skills checklist matching cardiac stepdown, neuro, and respiratory specialties
• Up-to-date resume documenting relevant IMCU/PCU or cardiac stepdown experience
• Valid driver’s license with address matching demographics
• Ability to float to related units as needed; team-oriented and flexible

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to adult patients (18+) in the IMCU / cardiac stepdown setting
• Manage patients with common diagnoses: neuro, cardiac (post-MI, CV stepdown), trauma, respiratory (COPD, DKA, sepsis, post-op)
• Operate and manage specialty equipment: temporary pacers, chest tubes, arterial lines (A-lines), BiPAP, Neptune Vapo
• Care for patients on chronic ventilators with RT collaboration and support
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (physicians, respiratory therapy, case management) to optimize patient outcomes
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in EPIC EMR and adhere to unit protocols
• Participate in unit floating and support cross-coverage as required

This travel nursing assignment is ideal for experienced cardiac stepdown/IMCU RNs seeking competitive pay and a team-focused environment in Utica, NY. Enjoy the vibrant downtown, nearby parks, and quick access to the Adirondacks for outdoor recreation.

Apply now to join our healthcare team today — travel nurse Cardiac Stepdown RN positions in Utica, NY (13502) fill quickly. Submit your resume and certifications to be considered.

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