RN – Level 2 ICU Stepdown

HiredFirst; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HiredFirst is seeking an RN for Level 2 ICU Stepdown in New York. This contract position requires a valid NY RN license and 2+ years of RN experience, with stepdown/PCU and telemetry background to manage high-acuity neuro cases.

Responsibilities include delivering evidence-based care, potential roles as charge nurse or preceptor, and contributing to practice and service excellence initiatives within the unit.

Qualifications

• Active New York State RN license required.
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience.
• Stepdown/PCU and telemetry experience required.
• BLS certification required (AHA).
• ACLS and NIHSS preferred; stroke/neurosurgery experience highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent, evidence-based nursing care to high-acuity patients.
• Collaborate with care teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• May function as charge nurse, preceptor, or committee member.
• Participate in clinical practice, service excellence, and professional development.

Skills

Active NY RN license

2+ years RN experience

Telemetry experience

Stepdown/PCU experience

BLS (AHA)

ACLS preferred

NIHSS preferred

High-acuity stroke/neurosurgery

Education

Registered Nurse degree (BSN/ADN)

Job description

RN – Level 2 ICU Stepdown (Contract) – New York (14642)

Location: New York, 14642

Schedule: 3x12s, Rotating Shifts (D/E/N)

Includes weekends, holidays, on-call, callback, and charge duties per unit needs

Unit: ICU Stepdown / Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

Position Requirements:

Active New York State RN license (NY ONLY accepted)

Minimum 2 years of RN experience required

Stepdown/PCU experience required (must have)

Telemetry experience required

BLS (AHA only) required

ACLS preferred (AHA only)

NIHSS preferred

High-acuity stroke and neurosurgery experience required

Clinical Experience Required:

3% saline and Cardene drips

Aneurysm coil/clips

DBS (Deep Brain Stimulator) procedures

VP shunts and seizure management

Role Overview:

Provide competent, evidence-based nursing care under established standards

May function in expanded roles including charge nurse, preceptor, and committee member

Participate in clinical practice, service excellence, and professional development initiatives

Deliver care to high-acuity patients with complex neurological and critical care needs