Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown - $2,356 per week

GHR Healthcare 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: 05/18/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours Employment Type: Travel Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nurse | Utica, NY (13502) Cardiac Stepdown RN Travel Nurse — 13-week night assignment in an Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU/PCU) in Utica, NY. Night shift (12-hour nights), EPIC EMR experience, ACLS and BLS required. Apply now to join a dynamic cardiac nursing team in Utica (zip code 13502). Job Details Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,100 - $2,210 (competitive travel nursing pay) Location: Utica, NY (13502) — travel nursing job in New York Setting: Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU), Cardiac Stepdown / PCU Contract Duration: 13 weeks (May 18, 2026 – August 16, 2026) Shift: 12-hour nights (6:30 PM – 7:00 AM); 3 shifts per week Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week Employment Type: Travel (travel nurse, cardiac nursing role) Job Requirements & Qualifications Minimum 2 years recent experience in IMCU/PCU or Cardiac Stepdown; travel nursing experience preferred Active RN license in New York (and all other RN licenses verified via NURSYS) Current AHA BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications EPIC EMR experience required (documentation and charting proficiency) Completed skills checklist matching cardiac stepdown specialty Valid driver’s license with address matching demographics Ability to float to other units as needed; strong critical care and telemetry skills Key Responsibilities Deliver high-quality nursing care to adult patients (18) with cardiac, neuro, trauma, respiratory, and post-op diagnoses Monitor and manage patients recovering from MI, CV stepdown, sepsis, DKA, COPD, and other complex conditions Care for patients with specialty equipment: temporary pacers, chest tubes, arterial lines (A-lines), BiPAP, Neptune Vapo, and chronic vents (RT support available) Perform continuous telemetry monitoring and timely clinical assessments consistent with cardiac nursing best practices Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (physicians, respiratory therapy, PT/OT, pharmacy) to ensure optimal patient outcomes Maintain accurate, timely documentation in EPIC EMR and adhere to unit protocols (uniform: navy blue scrubs) Float to other units as required to meet patient care needs Ready to take this travel nursing opportunity? Apply now to be considered for this Cardiac Stepdown RN (RN, travel nurse) position in Utica, NY. Submit your resume, RN license(s), and current certifications (BLS/ACLS/NIHSS). Join our healthcare team today! 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 Job ID 472051. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Cardiac Stepdown About GHR Healthcare 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.