Title: Registered Nurse – Medical / Surgical Step-Down
Location: Rome
State: New York
Duration: 14 Weeks (High possibility of extension or permanent placement)
Schedule: Night Shift | 3x12-Hour Shifts
Shift Timing: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Weekly Hours: 36 Hours
Position Overview:
"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse – Medical / Surgical Step-Down to provide high-quality nursing care for adult and geriatric patients in a step-down/telemetry setting. The RN will be responsible for patient assessments, cardiac monitoring, medication administration, and coordination of care in a fast-paced acute care environment. The ideal candidate will have recent step-down and telemetry experience with strong critical thinking and patient management skills.
Primary Responsibilities:
Provide direct nursing care to adult and geriatric medical/surgical step-down patients
Perform comprehensive patient assessments and monitor changes in patient condition
Monitor telemetry and cardiac rhythms while responding appropriately to clinical changes
Administer medications, IV therapies, and treatments as ordered
Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate patient care
Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation using Paragon EMR and Pyxis systems
Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans and discharge instructions
Ensure compliance with hospital policies, infection control, and patient safety standards
Deliver quality patient care within a 6:1 nurse-to-patient ratio
Required Qualifications:
Minimum 1–2 years of recent Step-Down and Telemetry nursing experience required
Strong acute care nursing assessment and cardiac monitoring skills
Experience caring for adult and geriatric patient populations
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced acute care environment
Excellent communication and critical thinking abilities
Education Requirements:
Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing required
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
Licensure / Certification:
Active RN License required
BLS Certification required
ACLS Certification required
NIHSS Certification required
Contact Information:
For more details contact at
hdavda@navitashealth.com
or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.About Navitas Healthcare, LLC:
Navitas Healthcare is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.