PCU/Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) | New Hartford, New York

Nursing degree, active registered nurse (RN) license and minimum 1+ years Stepdown RN experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.

Advance your career in a dynamic stepdown unit, where your expertise in acute care and clinical decision-making will make a lasting difference for patients transitioning from intensive care. This contract opportunity provides a supportive environment for Registered Nurses who excel in high-acuity settings and want to expand their critical care skills.

Qualifications and Experience Desired:

• Current, unrestricted RN license
• Minimum of one year recent Stepdown or progressive care nursing experience
• Strong proficiency in patient monitoring, ventilator management, and titration of IV drips
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications required
• Excellent assessment, documentation, and communication abilities
• Adaptability to rapidly changing clinical scenarios
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) systems preferred

Role Responsibilities:

• Deliver comprehensive care to patients requiring close monitoring, frequently following discharge from ICU
• Assess, plan, and implement individualized nursing interventions based on evolving patient needs
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams for effective patient management
• Administer medications, manage complex IV therapies, and perform frequent assessments
• Recognize and respond rapidly to changes in patient condition
• Educate patients and families regarding care plans, procedures, and recovery expectations
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of all care activities
• Uphold infection control standards and promote patient safety

This role offers opportunities to broaden your clinical expertise in a collaborative hospital environment that values high-quality nursing care and professional development. As a valued member of the stepdown unit, you will play a key role in patient recovery and satisfaction.

If you are a motivated RN ready for your next challenge, submit your application today and take the next step in your nursing career.

Compensation for this position ranges from $26.59 to $50.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.

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