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

Travel RN opportunity in Utica, New York: join a high-acuity Cardiac Stepdown / Intermediate Care unit and provide expert care for adult patients recovering from cardiac, neuro, trauma, respiratory, and post-op conditions. Located in the welcoming 13502 area of Utica, this Central New York assignment offers convenient access to the Mohawk Valley and a community known for its local charm and easy-going pace.

Job Details

• Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown / Intermediate Care RN
• Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse
• Location: Utica, NY 13502
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• End Date: 11/28/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,100 - $2,210
• Floating: Required
• Experience with: EPIC preferred
• Unit Focus: Adult intermediate care and cardiac stepdown patients

Job Requirements

• Active New York Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum of 2 years of IMCU, PCU, or comparable stepdown nursing experience
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Current AHA BLS certification
• Current AHA ACLS certification
• Current NIHSS certification
• Experience using EPIC electronic medical record (EMR) system
• Resume and skills checklist aligned with specialty experience
• Ability to provide required licensure verification and submission documents
• Flexibility to work nights and float as needed

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, high-quality nursing care to adult intermediate care and cardiac stepdown patients
• Monitor and manage patients with conditions such as MI, COPD, DKA, sepsis, trauma, and post-operative needs
• Care for patients requiring specialized support including temporary pacing, chest tubes, A-lines, BiPAP, and chronic vents
• Perform ongoing assessments, medication administration, and clinical interventions based on patient acuity
• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team to support recovery and discharge planning
• Respond quickly to changing patient conditions and escalate concerns appropriately
• Document accurately in EPIC and maintain clear, timely communication throughout the shift
• Support patient safety, infection prevention, and quality care standards within the unit

Apply now for this Cardiac Stepdown RN travel nursing job in Utica, NY and join a supportive Central New York healthcare team today.

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