IMCU Step-Down RN
Utica, New York
Wynn Hospital

Job Opportunity: Step Down Nurse (Registered Nurse)

Location: Utica, New York
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work on the Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU), 5th Floor unit
• Patient ratio typically 4:1 depending on acuity; may be 5:1 if acuity is low
• Care includes post-procedural patients and stroke patients
• Experience with drips including neo (up to 100), precedex, insulin (glucomander), arterial lines (A lines), and TR bands required
• Use of Epic electronic health record system required
• Return to office (RTO) within 7 days or less, with only 1 holiday allowed during contract

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, including at least 1 year within the last year
• Minimum 2 years of Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) / step-down experience
• Current ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Current BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Current PALS certification issued by American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Harassment Prevention Training Certificate
• Experience with drips including neo (up to 100), precedex, insulin, and glucomander
• Experience with arterial lines (A-lines) and TR bands
• Experience in stroke care and post-procedural patient care
• Proficiency with Epic electronic health record system

Certifications & Training

• BLS and ACLS certifications must be current (AHA strongly preferred)
• NIH Stroke Certification valid within 2 years
• Harassment Prevention Training Certificate (New York requirement)
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (minimum 80% score)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (required for ICU, PCU, ER, CT ICU, and similar units; expires every 3 years)
• Color Blind Testing prior to start
• Competency exams as applicable to profession

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start date
• Fit mask test within 1 year and updated annually (specific mask types required)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (with specific documentation requirements)
• Immunizations or proof of immunity for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, declination, or vaccine series)
  • Varicella (titer, vaccine, or documented history)
• 9 Panel Drug Screen within 1 year of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (September 1 - March 31)
• Pneumonia vaccination or declination required

Additional Requirements

• 2 professional references within 3 years for travel, allied, or per diem acute care roles
• Skills checklist required annually
• Completion of facility-specific online learning modules prior to first shift
• Photo for badge (appropriate headshot)
• Signing of job description and welcome packet acknowledgements

Notes

• Locals accepted at a local bill rate
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with IMCU or step-down unit experience, strong critical care skills, and proficiency in managing drips and stroke/post-procedural patients.