Travel Stepdown / PCU RN – Neuro / Stroke - $2,501 per week

Excite Health Partners is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Rochester, New York.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline : RN
• Start Date : 12 / 15 / 2025
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift : 12 hours, days, evenings, nights
• Employment Type : Travel

Job Title : ICU Stepdown

Facility : Strong Memorial Hospital

Shift : D-E-N Rotating

Start Date : 15 / 12 / 2025

Assignment Length : Not Specified

Guaranteed Hours : 36 hours per week

Weekly Taxable Pay : $2,189.85

Weekly Stipend : $1,484.00

Scheduled End Date : 16 / 03 / 2026

Contract Duration : 13.0 weeks

Published Description :

Join our team at Strong Memorial Hospital as an ICU Stepdown Nurse and make a vital impact in a high-acuity environment. This role is ideal for experienced nurses who thrive in fast-paced, critically oriented settings. Starting on December 15, 2025, this 13-week assignment offers a dynamic work environment where clinical excellence, professional growth, and research-driven practices are prioritized.

Position Overview :

Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, the Level II Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering expert, compassionate care to critically ill patients in the Stepdown / PCU setting. You will play a crucial role in maintaining clinical standards, supervising patient care activities, and contributing to a multidisciplinary team. Your responsibilities may also include serving as charge nurse, preceptor, or committee member, supporting both patient outcomes and team development.

What You Bring :

Proven experience in Stepdown, Progressive Care Units (PCU), or similar high-acuity settings.

Proficiency in neuro checks, including Q1 neuro assessments, and managing neuro-specific equipment such as EVDs, lumbar drains, sub-dural drains, and VP shunts.

Hands-on experience with critical interventions including 3%NS and Cardene drips, arterial line management, carotid endarterectomy procedures, aneurysm coil / clips, Deep Brain Stimulator (DBS) insertion, and seizure management.

Strong telemetry skills and the ability to monitor and interpret complex patient data.

Excellent clinical judgment, attention to detail, and a patient-centered approach.

Preferred Education & Experience :

Education : Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN preferred).

Experience :

Minimum of 2 years of recent RN experience in a Stepdown, PCU, or Neuro ICU setting.

Experience with high-acuity stroke care and neurosurgical patients.

Demonstrated ability to manage neuro-specific procedures and monitors.

Certifications & Licenses :

BLS (Basic Life Support) required.

NY State Registered Nurse License required (NY License ONLY).

Certifications & License Requirements :

NY State RN License (Active) - required.

BLS Certification (Current) - required.

This role provides an excellent opportunity to advance your critical care skills within a reputable healthcare facility, supported by competitive pay, guaranteed hours, and a chance to work with a dedicated team of professionals. If you meet the experience and certification requirements, we encourage you to apply and take the next step in your nursing career.

Excite Health Partners Job ID #189473. 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 : RN - ICU, Step Down

About Excite Health Partners

For more than a decade, Excite Health Partners has matched opportunities with success. Starting as a two-man company, Excite Health Partners has rapidly expanded becoming a leading provider in healthcare recruitment for health systems across the United States. From Allied Health services to Travel Nursing, we address the ever-growing staffing needs within the industry. We take the time to connect healthcare professionals to the right-fit position, turning jobs into careers. Success starts today, let's get to it.

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