Travel Nurse RN - Progressive Care Unit - $2,232 per week in Rochester, NY

Diverse patient population including post-surgical, ICU step-down, and complex medical patients requiring airway management, BiPAP support, arterial lines, central lines, and titrated IV infusions. This Intermediate Care Unit offers registered nurses the opportunity to provide high-acuity patient care in a dynamic step-down environment where clinical skills are continuously challenged and developed.

Job Opportunity – Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) Registered Nurse – New York

Start Date: October 6, 2026
Location: Rochester, New York
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 3x12 Night shifts, every other weekend required

Highlights:

• 26-bed critical care step-down unit in a 528-bed tertiary care facility providing specialized intermediate care
• Patient ratio of 1:5 to 1:7 for this step-down environment with continuous telemetry and pulse-oximetry monitoring
• Diverse patient population including post-surgical, ICU step-down, and complex medical patients requiring airway management, BiPAP support, arterial lines, central lines, and titrated IV infusions
• EPIC charting system utilized throughout facility
• 24 hours of orientation with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and physical therapy
• 13-week travel assignment with limited float requirements to ICU or Medical-Surgical units

Requirements:

• Active New York State RN license required in hand prior to submission (no pending licenses accepted)
• Minimum 1-2 years of recent acute care nursing experience required; travel nursing experience preferred
• EPIC charting system experience is mandatory
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Proficiency in telemetry monitoring, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, and rapid response/code team protocols
• Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, peripheral and central line management, arterial line management, and respiratory support including BiPAP/CPAP and high-flow nasal cannula
• Competency in managing cardiac and vasoactive drips with titration capabilities
• Must reside at least 75 miles from facility location
• Maximum of 10 days requested time off during assignment

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This Intermediate Care Unit offers registered nurses the opportunity to provide high-acuity patient care in a dynamic step-down environment where clinical skills are continuously challenged and developed. Working within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team at a well-established tertiary care hospital, you'll care for a diverse patient population requiring specialized monitoring and interventions. This role is ideal for experienced nurses seeking to expand their critical care expertise while making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes in a supportive, evidence-based care environment.