Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown

Company: GHR Healthcare - PH Division
Location: Utica
Posted on: March 20, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description GHR Healthcare - PH Division is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Utica, New York. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown - Discipline: RN - Start Date: 04/13/2026 - Duration: 13 weeks - 36 hours per week - Shift: 12 hours - Employment Type: Travel Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nurse | Utica, NY/n /n Cardiac Stepdown RN Travel Nurse – 13-week IMCU assignment in Utica, NY. Seeking an experienced RN (2 years IMCU/PCU) with EPIC EMR and current BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications for a night shift travel nursing job in Central New York./n /n/n /n Join a dynamic Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) team in Utica, NY, as a Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse. This 13-week travel nursing opportunity places you in a state-of-the-art facility caring for adult patients with complex cardiac, neuro, and critical care needs. Utica, located in the heart of Central New York and the Mohawk Valley, offers a welcoming community, a vibrant arts scene, and easy access to outdoor recreation—perfect for travel nurses seeking New York nursing jobs./n /n/nJob Details/n /n - Location: Utica, NY 13502 (Utica – Central New York / Mohawk Valley)/n - Position: Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) / IMCU Nurse / Stepdown Nurse/n - Assignment Duration: 13 weeks (April 13, 2026 – July 11, 2026)/n - Shift: 12-hour nights (6:30 PM – 7:00 AM)/n - Hours per Week: 36 (guaranteed)/n - Estimated Weekly Salary: $2,100 - $2,210 per week/n - Unit: Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) – 64 beds (15 designated Neuro beds)/n - Employment Type: Travel Nurse / Travel Nursing Job/n - Scrub Color: Navy Blue/n - Floating: Required (must be able to float to other units)/n /n/nQualifications / Job Requirements/n /n - Minimum 2 years of recent IMCU/PCU (Progressive Care) or Stepdown nursing experience; travel nurse experience preferred/n - Active RN license in New York (NURSYS verification for all RN licenses)/n - Current AHA BLS and ACLS certifications; NIHSS certification required/n - Completion of Critical Care Course/ECCO (ACCN) preferred/n - EPIC EMR experience required (electronic medical record proficiency important for travel nursing roles)/n - Skills checklist that matches the specialty (cardiac stepdown / neuro stepdown skills)/n - Two recent IMCU Charge/Manager RN references/n - Valid driver’s license with address matching demographics/n /n/nResponsibilities/n /n - Provide high-quality nursing care to adult patients with cardiac, neuro, trauma, respiratory (COPD, DKA, sepsis, MI), post-op, and CV stepdown diagnoses/n - Monitor and assess patient conditions, administer medications, and accurately document care in EPIC EMR/n - Operate and monitor specialty equipment including temporary pacers, chest tubes, arterial lines (A-lines), BiPAP, Neptune Vapo, and chronic ventilator support (RT to assist)/n - Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (cardiology, neurology, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, case management) to ensure optimal patient outcomes/n - Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and adhere to unit protocols and quality initiatives/n - Float to other units as needed while maintaining scope of practice and patient safety/n /n/nWhy Join This Travel Nursing Job in Utica, NY/n /n - Advance your cardiac and progressive care nursing skills in a high-acuity IMCU setting/n - Work with an experienced, collaborative clinical team committed to patient-centered care/n - Opportunity to explore Central New York and the Mohawk Valley during your assignment/n /n/n /n Experience the charm of Utica while advancing your nursing career in a supportive and innovative environment. This Cardiac Stepdown RN travel nursing job is ideal for experienced IMCU/PCU nurses seeking competitive travel nursing opportunities in New York. Apply now to join our healthcare team and take the next step in your nursing career! /n /n/n Apply now – Join our healthcare team today and start your Cardiac Stepdown RN travel assignment in Utica, NY. Benefits 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision Equal Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Planet Healthcare Job ID 467727. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Cardiac Stepdown About GHR Healthcare - PH Division For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to learn more.

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