IMCU Step-Down Registered Nurse
Utica, New York
Wynn Hospital

Job Opportunity: Step Down Registered Nurse

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

Unit & Shift Details

• Unit: Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU), 5th Floor
• Patient Ratio: Typically 4:1, may be 5:1 depending on acuity
• Shift: Night shift, 4x12 hours (6:30 PM to 7:00 AM)
• Hours per week: 48

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New York
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience within the last year
• Step down unit experience
• Experience with drips including Neo (up to 100), Precedex, and Insulin
• Stroke patient care experience
• Post-procedural care experience
• Certifications:

  • BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • ACLS
  • PALS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • Harassment Prevention Training
• Proficiency with Epic electronic health record system

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Background checks including 7-year history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and education verification
• Physical exam within 1 year of start date
• Fit mask test completed within 1 year and updated annually (specific mask types required)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (with specific documentation requirements)
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Immunizations or proof of immunity:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, declination, or vaccine series)
  • Varicella (chickenpox)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination (during flu season)
  • Pneumonia vaccine or declination
• Harassment Prevention Training Certificate (New York state requirement)
• Completion of facility-specific online learning modules prior to first shift
• Signed facility-specific job description and welcome packet acknowledgment
• Photo for badge (headshot on plain background, no head coverings or informal poses)

Competency Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (minimum 80% or 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 testing prior to start (no expiration)

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

• Locals may be accepted at a local bill rate (contact recruiter for details)
• Orientation and onboarding documents must be completed and submitted prior to start
• This position requires working in a high-acuity step-down unit with complex patient care needs including stroke and post-procedural patients

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this travel nursing opportunity.