Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Utica, NY

Manage patients presenting with common diagnoses including Neuro, Cardiac, Trauma, Respiratory (COPD), DKA, Sepsis, MI, CV Stepdown, and post-operative conditions. Key Responsibilities Provide intermediate care nursing for adult patients (18+) across a 64-bed unit, including 15 designated Neuro beds.

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified IMC RN in Utica, New York, 13502!

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Intermediate Care (IMC/PCU/Stepdown)

Location

Utica, NY | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift (6:30 PM – 7:00 AM) | Expected 48 hours/week

Key Responsibilities

• Provide intermediate care nursing for adult patients (18+) across a 64-bed unit, including 15 designated Neuro beds
• Manage patients presenting with common diagnoses including Neuro, Cardiac, Trauma, Respiratory (COPD), DKA, Sepsis, MI, CV Stepdown, and post-operative conditions
• Operate and monitor specialty equipment including temporary pacers, chest tubes, arterial lines, BiPAP, and Neptune Vapo systems
• Care for patients on chronic ventilators (unable to wean) in collaboration with Respiratory Therapy
• Float to other units as required
• Document and manage patient care using EPIC EMR

Required Qualifications

• Active New York State RN License (verified via NURSYS report; all RN licenses must be included)
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in IMCU/PCU
• Current AHA BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Proficiency with EPIC EMR
• Completed skills checklist matching the IMC/PCU specialty
• Local candidates are welcome to apply (local rates apply for candidates residing within 75 miles of the facility)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior travel nursing experience in an IMCU/PCU setting
• Experience with neurological patient populations
• Familiarity with temporary pacemakers, arterial lines, and ventilator management in collaboration with Respiratory Therapy

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a high-acuity intermediate care environment with a diverse and complex patient population across a large, well-equipped unit
• Gain exposure to a broad range of specialty diagnoses and advanced medical equipment in a collaborative clinical setting