Travel Stepdown RN - $2,286 per week

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Rochester, New York.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/07/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, flexible
• Employment Type: Travel

Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

The neurosurgical unit provides unique opportunities to care for a diverse patient population, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams specializing in brain tumors, spinal malformations, neuroendovascular procedures, and epilepsy surgery. This mixed-acuity unit includes both floor-level care and a high-acuity step-down unit designed for patients with complex needs requiring hemodynamic and neurological monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough neuro assessments, including Q1 neuro checks.
• Manage advanced medical procedures such as EVDs, lumbar drains, subdural drains, and arterial lines.
• Administer and monitor medication drips such as 3% NS and Cardene.
• Provide care for patients undergoing procedures like carotid endarterectomy, aneurysm coiling/clipping, and DBS insertion.
• Assist in the management of VP shunts and seizure protocols.

Requirements

• Must have experience in a step-down or progressive care unit (PCU).
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license required (New York only).
• Two (2) years of nursing experience in high acuity stroke and neurosurgery.
• Telemetry experience is necessary.
• BLS certification is required.
• ACLS certification is preferred.
• NIHSS certification is mandatory.

Schedule

Available positions offer 36 or 48 hours per week with rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Location

New York, NY

Thrive Staffing Job ID #19410320. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:Stepdown,07:00:00-19:00:00

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