Sawgrass Healthcare (A Datson360 Company) is seeking a travel nurse RN Surgical ICU Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Rochester, New York.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Surgical ICU Stepdown
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 08/24/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
48 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, rotating
Employment Type: Travel
Overview:
Seeking an experienced ICU Stepdown/Neuro PCU RN to care for patients with complex neurosurgical and stroke conditions in a mixed-acuity unit. This role includes caring for high-acuity stepdown patients requiring advanced neurological and hemodynamic monitoring.
Responsibilities:
Provide care for neurosurgical and stroke patients in a Stepdown/PCU setting
Perform Q1 neurological assessments and continuous telemetry monitoring
Care for patients with EVDs, lumbar/subdural drains, arterial lines, and Cardene drips
Assist in the care of patients following aneurysm coiling/clipping, carotid endarterectomy, VP shunt placement, DBS insertion, and seizure management
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and maintain accurate documentation
Requirements:
Active New York RN License
Minimum 2 years of recent Stepdown/PCU experience (Required)
High-acuity stroke and neurosurgery experience required
Telemetry experience required
Strong neurological assessment and critical thinking skills
Certifications:
BLS (AHA)
NIHSS (Required)
ACLS (AHA)
About Sawgrass Healthcare (A Datson360 Company)
Why Join Sawgrass Healthcare
Top-Paying, Nationwide Opportunities – Access travel, contract, per diem, and permanent roles across multiple U.S. states.
Personalized Career Matching – We place you in assignments that fit your skills, preferences, and lifestyle—not just any open shift.
Fast, Smooth Onboarding – Streamlined credentialing and compliance so you can start working without delays.
Dedicated Recruiter Support – Real people, real support—before, during, and after your assignment.
Flexible Assignments – Choose schedules and locations that work for you.
Trusted Healthcare Partner – A growing, reputable staffing agency committed to transparency, compliance, and candidate success.
Benefits
Employee assistance programs
Guaranteed Hours
Holiday Pay
Relocation bonus
Retention bonus
Company provided housing options
Mileage reimbursement
Referral bonus
Weekly pay
License and certification reimbursement
Medical benefits
Numbers & Facts
Location
Rochester, NY
Skills
Acute Careunmatched
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Arterial Linesunmatched
Cardiovascular Diseaseunmatched
Cerebral Vascular Accidentunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Emergency Nursingunmatched
Employee Assistance Planunmatched
Health Planunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Intensive Careunmatched
Neurologyunmatched
Neurosurgeryunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Onboardingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Recruiting/Staffing Agencyunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Surgical Nursingunmatched
Surgical intensive Care Unit (SICU)unmatched
Telemetryunmatched
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