Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Job

Utica, NY
Contracted
Mid Level
Overview
Registered Nurse, Med Surg travel assignment in Utica, NY. Start date 11/23/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay range $2,147-$2,232 with guaranteed hours of 36 per week. Night shift (12-hour blocks, 6:30 p.m.–7:00 a.m.), hospital-based setting on a Med Surg Stroke Stepdown unit.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,147-$2,232 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Night shift, 12-hour blocks (6:30 p.m.–7:00 a.m.), 3 nights per rotation
- Start date: 11/23/2026
- Unit/setting: 64-bed Med Surg Stroke Stepdown, adult patients
- Travel assignment with floating to related units as needed

Responsibilities
- Provide direct bedside nursing care for adults on the MS stroke stepdown unit
- Perform frequent neurological assessments and neuro checks; monitor vitals and respond to changes promptly
- Administer medications and treatments per physician orders; manage IVs, tubing, and pumps
- Document care in the EPIC EMR; update care plans and communicate with the interdisciplinary team
- Assist with activities of daily living, early mobility, and discharge planning; adhere to isolation precautions as required
- Maintain patient safety, infection control standards, and participate in unit handoffs

Requirements
- Active New York RN license; Nursys license verification required
- Current BLS and NIHSS certifications; NIHSS is required for this unit and can be obtained prior to start
- Minimum 2 years of Med Surg experience with stroke stepdown experience; travel experience required
- EPIC EMR experience
- Valid driver’s license with address matching demographics
- Ability to float to related units as needed

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- Nationwide assignments
- Extension opportunities

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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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