Neurosurgical ICU -Down RN

Position: Neurosurgical ICU Step-Down RN — 17-Week Contract
Location: City of Rochester

RN-Registered Nurse $1,484 weekly stipends $29/hour $1,044 weekly base pay Onsite Contract Starts 9/28/2026 17 weeks

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Job Description

Flexible Shift 12 hours/day 3 days/week

RN ICU Stepdown
17 weeks
601 Elmwood Ave Rochester, NY14642

Start Date:

09/28/2026

Short Description:

Hours: 36 or 48 hrs/week

Unit: Mixed-acuity neurosurgical unit with 8-bed high-acuity step-down

Patient Care: Brain tumors, spinal disorders, neuroendovascular & epilepsy surgery

RN ICU Stepdown
17 weeks
601 Elmwood Ave Rochester, NY14642

Start Date:

09/28/2026

Short Description:

• Shift: D/E/N rotating; weekends, holidays, on-call/callback & charge as needed

• Hours: 36 or 48 hrs/week

• Unit: Mixed-acuity neurosurgical unit with 8-bed high-acuity step-down

• Patient Care: Brain tumors, spinal disorders, neuroendovascular & epilepsy surgery

• Skills: Q1 neuro checks, EVD/lumbar/subdural drains, 3% NS, Cardene, A-lines

• Procedures: Carotid endarterectomy, aneurysm coiling/clipping, DBS, VP shunts & seizure management

Requirements

• MUST HAVE STEPDOWN EXPERIENCE/PCU EXPERIENCE
• BLS
• High acuity stroke and neurosurgery experience required
• Telemetry Experience

Required

• License: NY RN License ONLY

• Experience: 2+ years

• NIHSS: Required

• ACLS: Preferred

Skills:Skill Required / Desired Amount of Experience Expertise Rating Move Two (2) years Experience Required RN License (ONLY NY Licenses are accepted at this time) Required BLS (American Heart Association ONLY) Required Telemetry Experience Required Required ACLS (REQUIRED) (American Heart Association ONLY) Highly desired Stepdown/PCU Experience Required NIHSS Required

Questions:
Question 1
does this candidate have EPIC experience within the last year?
Question 2
When can this candidate start their assignment at SMH
Question 3
Does this candidate have RTO? If yes, what are the dates?
Question 4
When is this candidate available for an interview with URMC?
Question 5
Does this candidate live 50 miles or greater from URMC?
Question 6
Please list the name that your candidate is licensed under as a NYS Professional Nurse
Question 7
Does this candidate have experience in Q1 neuro checks, EVDs, lumbar drains, sub-dural drains, 3%
NS and cardene drips, arterial lines, carotid endarterectomy, aneurysm coil/clips, DBS Insertion (Deep Brain Stimulator), VP shunts, seizures?
Question 8
Is HCP able to obtain TB skin test?

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