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

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

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.

• 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.

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).

• 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 [email protected] 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.