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

Company: Soliant
Location: New Hartford
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description 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. An experienced Registered Nurse with a focus on stepdown care is needed for a travel opportunity in New Hartford, NY. This role is based in a 64-bed Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) featuring 15 dedicated neuro beds. The position supports patients with a range of complex conditions including neurological, cardiac, trauma, respiratory (COPD, Bipap), diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), sepsis, myocardial infarction (MI), and post-operative care. Nurses will work with specialty equipment such as temporary pacemakers, chest tubes, arterial lines, and Neptune suction systems, within an EPIC electronic medical record environment. Key Responsibilities: - Provide high-quality nursing care for adult patients requiring stepdown-level monitoring and interventions. - Manage patients on chronic ventilators, collaborating with respiratory therapy for care and weaning assistance. - Operate and monitor advanced specialty equipment critical for neuro and cardiac patient management. - Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive care plans and respond to acute patient needs. - Participate in unit floating as required, adapting to various clinical demands. - Maintain documentation and comply with all regulatory and facility standards for safe patient care. Qualifications and Experience: - Active RN license in New York with verification via NURSYS. - Minimum 2 years of recent experience in IMCU/PCU settings. - Prior travel nursing experience is mandatory. - Current AHA certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS). - Valid drivers license with address matching nurses demographics. - Proficiency with EPIC EMR system. - Must submit a ready-to-offer (RTO) response with an up-to-date resume. Schedule and Work Environment: - Shift hours from 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM, with block scheduling availability not guaranteed. - Navy blue scrubs required. - Unit serves primarily adult patients aged 18 years and older. Location Overview:New Hartford, NY offers a peaceful, community-oriented environment with access to quality healthcare facilities. The city provides a blend of suburban comfort and proximity to urban amenities, making it a favorable location for healthcare professionals seeking a balanced lifestyle with both cultural and outdoor recreational opportunities. This travel position welcomes candidates within 75 miles, with local rates applying. Submissions from qualified travel nurses ready to respond promptly are encouraged. Apply now to take advantage of this rewarding opportunity to advance your nursing career in a dynamic clinical setting. 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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