IMCU Step-Down RN
Utica, New York
Wynn Hospital

Registered Nurse – Step Down Unit

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

Unit & Patient Care Details

• Work on an Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU), 5th Floor
• Nurse-to-patient ratio typically 4:1, may be 5:1 depending on patient acuity
• Care involves post-procedural patients and stroke care
• Experience with drips including Neo (up to 100), Precedex, Insulin (glucomander), arterial lines, and TR bands required

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New York
• Minimum 2 years of Stepdown experience, with Stepdown experience within the last year
• Current certifications:

  • ACLS
  • BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Experience in an inpatient setting
• Experience with Neo (norepinephrine) drip at IMCU level of care
• Experience with Precedex drip at IMCU level of care
• Experience with Insulin using glucomander at IMCU level of care
• Stroke experience
• Proficiency with Epic electronic health record system

Shift & Hours

• Day shift: 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
• 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (36 hours/week)

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Emergency contact form prior to start
• Background checks including 7-year residence/work history, sex offender registry, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Education verification and Florida Education Audit Confirmation (for RN staff)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start date
• Fit mask test within 1 year and updated annually (specific N95 masks required)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (PPD, Quantiferon Gold accepted; Tspot not accepted)
• Immunization or positive titer proof for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella (or documented history of chickenpox)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, declination, or vaccine series)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season
• Pneumonia vaccination or declination required
• 9-panel drug screen within 1 year of start date
• Harassment Prevention Training Certificate (New York requirement)

Competency Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (minimum 80% score or meet Angoff score)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (required for ICU, PCU, ER, CT ICU, and 7th Floor M/S Unit staff; expires every 3 years)
• Color blindness test prior to start (no expiration)
• Skills checklist updated annually

References

• 2 professional references required for travel, allied, or per diem acute care roles (within 3 years)
• 1 professional reference required for per diem non-acute care roles

Additional Notes

• Local candidates accepted with local bill rate (contact recruiter for details)
• Must complete facility-specific online learning modules prior to first shift
• Facility-specific documents such as job description, welcome packet, Omnicell form, and pneumococcal declination (if applicable) must be signed and submitted
• Photo for badge must be a professional headshot (plain background, no head coverings, no informal gestures)

This position is ideal for experienced neuroscience or stroke-certified RNs comfortable with intermediate care patients requiring advanced monitoring and medication management.