Registered Nurse - Step Down Unit

Job Title: Registered Nurse - Step Down Unit Department: RGH - Sands Surgical Step Down Location: 1425 Portland Ave, Suite 2300, Rochester, NY 14621 Contract Length: 13 Weeks Shift: 12-Hour Nights | Every Other Weekend Required Guaranteed Hours: 36 per week Job Description: Seeking an experienced RN to join the Step Down Unit at Rochester General Hospital's Sands Surgical Division. This role involves caring for patients requiring intermediate-level care following medical-surgical and vascular surgeries. Responsibilities include: Providing care for patients post-trauma, neuro, ENT, general, urology, plastic, and bariatric surgeries Monitoring arterial lines and managing post-operative recovery in a stepdown setting Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams for patient treatment and recovery Floating to other units as needed Participating in every other holiday rotation Requirements: Active RN license (must reside outside a 75-mile radius from the facility) AHA BLS Certification (required) AHA NIHSS Certification (required) Minimum 1-2 years of stepdown or surgical unit experience preferred Additional Info: 8 hours of non-billable orientation Up to 3 shifts may be called off during the contract Must be comfortable floating and caring for diverse surgical patients If you're interested or available, I'd love to connect for a quick call and share the full details of the opportunity. Additionally, we're offering up to a $1,500 referral bonus for successful placements across Nursing, Allied Health, LPN, CNA, CMA, IT, and Non-IT roles-feel free to refer a colleague! Best regards, Max Reed (917) 765-0078

Created: 2026-03-04