Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,994 per week in Rochester, NY

Job Opportunity – Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) Step-Down RN – New York

Start Date: October 2026

Location: New York

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: 4x12 Night Shift, every other weekend required

Highlights:

• 26-bed critical care step-down unit within a 528-bed tertiary care hospital
• Patient ratio of 1:5 to 1:7 for medical-surgical step-down patients requiring specialized monitoring
• Continuous telemetry and pulse-oximetry monitoring for all patients; care includes BIPAP support, arterial lines, central lines, and titrated IV infusions
• Diverse patient population from Emergency Department, PACU, ICU, and medical-surgical floors
• EPIC charting system; 24 hours of orientation provided
• Float opportunities to ICU or medical-surgical units as needed

Requirements:

• Active New York RN license (must be in hand prior to submittal)
• Minimum 1-2 years of recent acute care or step-down experience required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• EPIC charting experience is mandatory
• Experience with telemetry interpretation, dysrhythmia management, and Rapid Response/Code team protocols
• Proficiency in IV therapy, phlebotomy, peripheral and central line management
• Competency in respiratory support including nasal cannula, oxygen administration, BIPAP/CPAP, and non-invasive airway management
• Must reside more than 75 miles from the facility location
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic step-down environment where you'll provide critical care to a medically complex patient population with a focus on pulmonary conditions. You'll join a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team that includes IV therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and more, all dedicated to delivering evidence-based, compassionate patient care. This role is ideal for experienced nurses seeking to expand their critical care skills in a supportive tertiary care setting.