Travel Registered Nurse – ICU Step Down - TRNKP#01


Healthcare - NYC - Elmhurst, NY
Queens County, New York
Locations: Queens County, Kingston, New York, Newburgh, Poughkeepsie
Posted On: December 12, 2025
Last Day to Apply: December 26, 2025
Pay: $2,645 to $2,897.50 per week

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – ICU Step Down
Location: Elmhurst, NY
Contract Duration: 19 Weeks
Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (3× 11.5-hour flex shifts per week; alternating weekends & holidays; 1-hour meal break)
Travel Rate: $2,645 – $2,897.50 per week

Position Overview

"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – ICU Step Down for an exciting job in lmhurst, NY.

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive care to clinically complex step-down patients, including those with ventilators, tracheostomies, feeding tubes, catheters, and continuous cardiac monitoring.

  • Perform frequent assessments, identify subtle changes in patient condition, and escalate appropriately, including activation of rapid response or ICU teams.

  • Monitor, interpret, and respond to cardiac rhythms and vital sign changes; participate in rapid response and code situations.

  • Administer IV medications, perform IV insertions and phlebotomy, and safely manage conscious sedation per unit protocols.

  • Maintain accurate, timely documentation and collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team to develop individualized plans of care.

Required Skills & Experience

  • Minimum 2 years of Step Down/Telemetry or ICU experience.

  • At least 2 years of IV insertion and phlebotomy experience.

  • At least 2 years of conscious sedation experience.

  • Demonstrated ability to care for adult and geriatric patients; completion of all age-specific competencies.

Education

  • Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN/ADN) required.

  • Graduation from a National League for Nursing–accredited program.

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred (equivalent experience considered).

Licensure & Certifications

  • Active New York State RN License (primary source verification via NYSED).

  • AHA BLS – Required

  • AHA ACLS – Required

For more details contact at hdavda@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC 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. 

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