Overview
Registered Nurse – ICU/Stepdown (Neurosurgical Unit) travel assignment in Rochester, NY. Start date 09/14/2026 for 17 weeks. Weekly pay $2,280–$2,350 per week. No guaranteed hours. Shift: 12-hour nights. Hospital setting focused on neurosurgical care with mixed acuity, including an eight-bed high-acuity step-down component and floor-level patients. This role requires NY RN licensure and specialized neuro/stepdown experience.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,280–$2,350 per week
- Contract duration: 17 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour nights; weekends and holidays; on-call/callback as needed
- Start date: 09/14/2026
- Setting: hospital ICU/step-down neurosurgical unit with varied acuity
- Experience and certification requirements: Two years of RN experience with stepdown/PCU and neurosurgery exposure; NIHSS; Telemetry; BLS; ACLS; NY license

Responsibilities
- Provide direct bedside nursing care to neurosurgical patients in an ICU/step-down environment, including brain tumor cases, spinal malformations, neuroendovascular care, and epilepsy surgery patients
- Conduct neuro assessments with Q1 checks and monitor for evolving neurological status; respond to neurologic changes promptly
- Manage neurocritical care devices and therapies (eg, EVDs, lumbar drains, subdural drains, arterial lines); administer medications including 3% NS and Cardene drips as ordered
- Maintain telemetry monitoring and hemodynamic stability; coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes
- Assist with pre- and post-procedural care for neurosurgical interventions (carotid endarterectomy, aneurysm clipping/coiling, DBS insertion, VP shunts) and support seizure management
- Document accurately in the electronic medical record; communicate changes with physicians and families; ensure patient safety and quality of care

Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse license in New York (NY RN)
- BLS from American Heart Association (AHA) required
- NIHSS certification or demonstrated competency required
- ACLS certification required
- Two years of RN experience, with explicit stepdown/PCU and neurosurgery exposure
- Telemetry experience required
- Ability to work in a high-acuity neuro/step-down setting; flexibility to cover weekends/holidays/on-call as scheduled

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated recruiter support with travel assistance
- 24/7 clinical and operations support throughout the assignment
- Access to credentialing fast-tracking to minimize start delays
- Orientation and on-site clinical support to facilitate integration into the neurosurgical unit
- Opportunities for assignment extensions based on unit need and performance

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

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