Registered Nurse (RN) – PCU / MSDU - 26-02962


Healthcare - Upstate NY - Syracuse, NY
Syracuse, New York
Locations: Syracuse, Cicero, De Witt, Utica
Posted On: March 26, 2026
Last Day to Apply: April 02, 2026
Pay: From $48.00 per hour

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – PCU / MSDU

Specialty: Progressive Care Unit (Step-Down / Intermediate Care)

Shift: Night Shift – 4x12 Hours (07:00 PM – 07:00 AM)

Duration: 13 Weeks

Desired Location: Rochester, New York


Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled Registered Nurse (RN) with experience in Progressive Care / Medical Step-Down (MSDU) to join a high-acuity intermediate care unit. This role involves caring for adult patients requiring close monitoring and advanced clinical support beyond a general medical-surgical setting.


Key Requirements:

  • Active New York RN License (must be in hand at submission – no exceptions)
  • Minimum 1 year of RN experience
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (required)
  • Epic EMR experience (required)
  • Ability to manage a patient ratio of 1:5 to 1:7
  • First-time travelers accepted

Clinical Skills Required:

Cardiac Monitoring & Emergency Response:

  • Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
  • Participation in Rapid Response / Code Teams

IV Therapy & Phlebotomy:

  • Peripheral IV line care and management

Respiratory Care:

  • Nasal cannula, oxygen masks, portable oxygen
  • Non-invasive airway management (e.g., BiPAP)

Additional Skills:

  • Infection control and isolation precautions
  • Experience with telemetry and continuous monitoring

For more details reach at sthakur@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 732 791 4807 - EXT 4807.

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