Overview
Registered Nurse - Med Surg (Stroke Stepdown) in Utica, NY. Start date 09/06/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay range $2,201-$2,344 per week. Guaranteed hours 36 per week. Shift: 2x3 Days. Travel assignment in a hospital setting on a 64-bed Med/Surg Stroke Stepdown unit with floating responsibilities.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,201-$2,344 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 2x3 Days
- Start date: 09/06/2026
- Travel assignment on a 64-bed Med Surg Stroke Stepdown unit; floating required; locals eligible for local rate

Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to adult Med/Surg patients with stroke and related conditions, including routine monitoring, symptom assessment, and escalation as needed
- Perform frequent neuro checks and NIH Stroke Scale assessments; implement care plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
- Administer medications, manage IV therapy and IV pumps, and care for enteral feeding tubes as applicable
- Monitor respiratory status, implement isolation precautions when indicated, and support patients with COPD, CHF, renal issues, pneumonia, and related conditions
- Document care accurately, ensure timely handoffs, and participate in discharge planning and patient/family education
- Assist with callouts, float to other units as needed, and maintain unit-specific equipment and protocols (IV pumps, N/G tubes, feeding tubes)

Requirements
- Active RN license (New York) or eligibility to obtain one
- Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg experience with stroke/stroke stepdown background
- Travel experience required
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification or ability to obtain prior to start
- AHA BLS certification (current)
- Driver’s license with address that matches demographics
- Ability to float to other units as needed and work with adult patient populations
- Nursing degree from an accredited program (RN)

Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours during the assignment
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Fast credentialing to facilitate start
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- Nationwide assignments available

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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.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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