Registered Nurse – ICU Step-Down - RNICUSD 1027 MC#01


Healthcare - NJ - Hackensack, NJ
Hackensack, New Jersey
Locations: Hackensack, Bergenfield, Newark, North Bergen
Posted On: October 27, 2025
Last Day to Apply: November 10, 2025
Pay: $2,450 per week

Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – ICU Step-Down
Location: Hackensack, NJ 07601
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Nights – 3×12-hour (19:00 – 07:00)

Pay Rate: $2,450 Weekly Gross


Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join the ICU Step-Down team at a leading healthcare facility in Hackensack, NJ. This position involves providing high-acuity nursing care to patients recovering from critical or post-surgical conditions, including those requiring cardiac and vascular monitoring. The ideal candidate will demonstrate clinical excellence, strong communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.


Key Responsibilities

  • Evaluate, plan, and deliver comprehensive nursing care for ICU Step-Down patients.

  • Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, evidence-based care.

  • Conduct patient assessments, determine priorities for care, and implement individualized plans.

  • Monitor vital signs, cardiac rhythms, and post-surgical recovery progress.

  • Perform therapeutic interventions in accordance with established protocols.

  • Document all care activities in compliance with hospital and regulatory standards.

  • Promote patient safety, infection control, and adherence to care policies.

  • Float to other critical care or step-down units within competency as required.

  • Support ongoing quality improvement and professional development initiatives.

  • Provide patient-centered care aligned with the organization’s nursing practice model.


Qualifications

Experience:

  • Minimum of 2 years of recent experience in ICU or Step-Down/Progressive Care (required).

  • Cardiac, vascular, and post-surgical step-down experience strongly preferred.

Education:

  • Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) – required.

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – preferred.

Licensure & Certifications:

  • Active New Jersey RN License or Compact State License (required).

  • BLS – AHA (required).

  • ACLS – AHA (required).

  • NIHSS Certification (required).

  • 4-Hour CEU Contact in Stroke Education (required).


Schedule

  • Full-time, 3×12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM).

  • May float to similar units based on facility needs.

  • Weekend and holiday availability as scheduled.

For more details reach at Aditi.sharma@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-587-6677.

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It 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.

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