Step-Down Registered Nurse
Auburn, New York
Auburn Community Hospital

Job Opportunity: Step-Down Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel/Contract

Location: Auburn, New York
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit & Patient Population

• Step-Down unit with patient ratio approximately 1:4-5
• Patient diagnoses include:

  • Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
  • Post heart catheterization
  • Post vascular procedures
  • Respiratory failure requiring BiPAP/CPAP/Vapotherm
  • Cardiac dysrhythmias

Unit Procedures & Expectations

• Post-heart catheterization care including TR bands
• Post-vascular procedure monitoring
• Frequent vital signs and neurovascular checks

Required Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of recent Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Step-Down nursing experience, including experience within the last year

Education

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Licensure

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State

Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification

Required Documentation & Compliance

Background & Verification

• Background check within 1 year covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks prior to start
• Nursys verification prior to start

Health & Immunizations

• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start, signed by licensed provider
• Fit mask test within 12 months, updated annually
• Immunizations/vaccinations required:

  • TDAP (within last 10 years or declination)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella immunity (2 MMR vaccines or serologic titers)
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination
  • Varicella immunity (2 vaccines, positive titer, or documented history)
  • Flu vaccine or declination during flu season
  • COVID vaccine records or declination
• Negative TB test (PPD, T-Spot, or QGold) within 1 year or chest x-ray if previously positive, plus annual TB questionnaire
• 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start

Facility-Specific Documents (must review and sign)

• Code of Conduct
• Patient Abuse Reporting
• Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement
• Orientation Packet Acknowledgement
• Automated Dispensing Cabinet Security (for Pyxis access)
• Annual Tuberculosis Screening Questionnaire

Other Requirements

• Stroke education: 8 hours annually (NIH Stroke Scale training may count toward total)
• 2 professional references within 3 years of hire
• Skills checklist required

Additional Notes

• Local candidates within 50 miles are accepted (with adjusted pay rate)
• No blocked scheduling; every other weekend (EOW) and every other holiday (EOH) off

This position is ideal for experienced Step-Down RNs with strong cardiac, neurological, and respiratory skills seeking a travel contract in New York with night shifts and a supportive patient ratio.