Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown - $2,394 per week

GHR Healthcare - Travel Division is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Utica, New York. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/23/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours Employment Type: Travel Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Utica, NY Apply for a 13-week Cardiac Stepdown RN travel contract in Utica, New York. Join an experienced intermediate care team in a high-acuity Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) caring for adult patients with complex cardiac, neurologic, traumatic, respiratory, and postoperative conditions. This on-site travel nursing opportunity allows Registered Nurses to work alongside interdisciplinary partners while building expertise in advanced specialty equipment and critical stepdown care. Located in New York’s scenic Mohawk Valley, Utica offers a welcoming community, historic character, and convenient access to outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, and regional destinations. Travel RN Job Details Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown / Intermediate Care / Progressive Care Employment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract Location: Utica, New York Start Date: November 23, 2026 End Date: February 20, 2027 Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,100–$2,210 Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 6:30 p.m.–7:00 a.m. Guaranteed Hours: 48 hours per week Healthcare Setting: On-site, 64-bed IMCU with 15 designated neuro beds Patient Population: Adults age 18 and older Scheduling: Block scheduling may be available but is not guaranteed; floating is required Cardiac Stepdown RN Job Requirements Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York; active licensure and verification of all RN licenses required At least 2 years of recent Intermediate Care, Progressive Care, or Cardiac Stepdown nursing experience Previous travel nursing experience preferred and required for submission documentation Current AHA BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications Recent experience with EPIC electronic medical records Demonstrated ability to care for high-acuity adult patients and adapt to a floating assignment Cardiac Stepdown RN Responsibilities Provide comprehensive nursing care for patients with cardiac, neurologic, trauma, respiratory, and postoperative diagnoses Manage patients experiencing COPD exacerbation, diabetic ketoacidosis, sepsis, myocardial infarction, and cardiovascular stepdown needs Monitor and care for patients requiring temporary pacemakers, chest tubes, arterial lines, BiPAP, and advanced oxygen-delivery equipment Care for patients receiving chronic ventilator support, collaborating with respiratory therapy when weaning is not possible Perform ongoing assessments, recognize changes in condition, and promptly escalate concerns to the appropriate clinical team Safely transition patients through changing levels of care while maintaining accurate documentation in EPIC Float to other appropriate units as needed while maintaining safe, evidence-based patient care Apply now to advance your travel nursing career with this Cardiac Stepdown RN opportunity in Utica, New York. Benefits 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision Equal Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. GHR Healthcare - Travel Division Job ID 527341. 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: Cardiac Stepdown About GHR Healthcare - Travel Division For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to learn more.