Step Down (IMCU) Registered Nurse
Utica, NY
Sawgrass Healthcare (A Datson360 Company)
3x12 hrs, Nights
Relocation Bonus

MVHS is seeking an experienced Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU/PCU) Registered Nurse for a 13-week night shift assignment. This high-acuity stepdown unit cares for a diverse adult population including cardiac, neuro, trauma, respiratory, and post-operative patients.

Ideal candidates will have strong PCU/IMCU experience and be comfortable caring for complex patients requiring advanced monitoring and specialty equipment.

Assignment Details

• Start Date: July 13, 2026
• End Date: October 10, 2026
• Duration: 13 Weeks
• Shift: Nights (6:30 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Hours: 36 Hours/Week
• Guaranteed Hours: 36
• Positions: Multiple
• On-Call: None

Unit Overview

Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU)

• 64 Total Beds
• 15 Dedicated Neuro Beds
• Adult Patient Population (18+)

Common Diagnoses

• Neurological Conditions
• Stroke & Neuro Stepdown
• Cardiac Conditions
• Myocardial Infarction (MI)
• Cardiovascular Stepdown
• Trauma Patients
• COPD
• DKA
• Sepsis
• Respiratory Failure
• Post-Operative Patients

Specialty Equipment & Skills

Candidates should be comfortable working with:

• Temporary Pacemakers
• Chest Tubes
• Arterial Lines (A-Lines)
• BiPAP
• Neptune Vapo Systems
• Chronic Ventilator Patients
  • Respiratory Therapy available for support

Core Responsibilities

• Care for high-acuity stepdown patients
• Perform comprehensive assessments and continuous monitoring
• Manage cardiac and neurological patients
• Interpret telemetry findings and escalate changes in condition
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
• Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care
• Float to appropriate units based on census and staffing needs

Requirements

Experience

✅ Minimum 2 years IMCU/PCU experience

✅ Travel nursing experience preferred

✅ High-acuity stepdown experience strongly preferred

License Requirements

• Active New York RN License
• NURSYS verification required for all active RN licenses

Certifications Required

• BLS (AHA)
• ACLS (AHA)
• NIHSS

EMR

• EPIC (Required)