Registered Nurse - Medical / Surgical Step-Down - RNMSJM

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 [email protected] 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.