Registered Nurse - Stepdown / Progressive Care Unit (PCU) - 26-01033
Company: NavitasPartners
Location: Syracuse
Posted on: February 11, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Job Title: Registered Nurse –
Stepdown / Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Profession: Registered Nurse
(RN) Specialty: Stepdown / Progressive Care Location: Rochester, NY
(Onsite) Contract Duration: 13 weeks Shift & Scheduling Details
Shift: Night Shift Schedule: 4 × 12-hour shifts Shift Time: 7:00 PM
– 7:00 AM Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend Holiday
Requirement: Every other holiday, as needed Role Overview The
Registered Nurse – Stepdown/PCU provides intermediate-level nursing
care to adult and geriatric patients who require close monitoring
and advanced clinical support. This role supports patients
transitioning from higher acuity levels or those requiring
continuous observation and specialized interventions. Required
Licensure & Certifications Active New York State RN license (single
state; pending licenses not accepted) BLS (required) ACLS
(required) NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) (required) Required Clinical
Skills Stepdown / Progressive Care nursing (PCU / IMC / DOU)
Telemetry monitoring and rhythm interpretation Identification and
management of cardiac dysrhythmias Rapid Response and Code Team
participation Oxygen delivery systems and non-invasive airway
management Management of cardiac drips (non-titrating) Blood
product administration Central and peripheral line care and
management IV therapy and phlebotomy Infection control and
isolation precautions Patient Population & Unit Details
Nurse-to-Patient Ratios: 1:4–5 Population: Adult and Geriatric
Common Diagnoses: Long-term pulmonary conditions ENT surgical
recovery Post-surgical patients requiring stepdown-level care
Floating: Required within skill set based on operational needs
Scrub Color: Any combination of navy blue and white Documentation &
Systems Electronic Charting: Epic experience required For more
details reach at sthakur@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 732
791 4807 - EXT 4807 .
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