Registered Nurse (RN) – ICU Step Down
Location: Manhattan, NY
Contract Duration: 19 Weeks
Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (3×11.5-hour flex shifts/week; alternating weekends & holidays; 1-hour meal break)
Local Weekly Pay: $2,214 – $2,415
Position Overview
Navitas Healthcare, LLC is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for an ICU Step Down assignment in Manhattan. The RN will provide advanced, high-quality care to patients requiring close monitoring in a fast-paced step-down setting.
Responsibilities
Deliver comprehensive care to step-down patients, including those with tracheostomies, ventilators, feeding tubes, urinary catheters, and cardiac monitoring needs.
Perform frequent assessments, identify subtle changes in patient condition, and escalate care promptly (including activating rapid response or ICU teams).
Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms and vital signs; respond effectively during rapid response and code situations.
Administer IV medications, perform IV insertions and phlebotomy, and manage conscious sedation per unit protocols.
Maintain accurate documentation and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans.
Required Skills & Experience
Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg Step Down or ICU experience.
At least 2 years of IV insertion and phlebotomy experience.
At least 2 years of conscious sedation experience.
Experience caring for adult and geriatric populations; completion of age-specific competency requirements.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN/ADN) from an accredited program required.
Graduation from a National League for Nursing–accredited institution required.
BSN preferred; equivalent education and experience considered.
Licensure & Certifications
Active New York State RN license (verified 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.