Overview
Registered Nurse, Med Surg – Stroke Stepdown, Utica, New York. This travel assignment starts on 10/12/2026 and runs for 13 weeks. Weekly pay ranges from $2,119 to $2,279 with guaranteed hours of 36 per week. Night shifts on a 64-bed adult Med Surg Stroke Stepdown unit, with floating to related areas as needed. Work setting is a hospital unit focused on stroke and stepdown care; block scheduling details may vary.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,119–$2,279 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Night shift, 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.; floating required; 3 consecutive nights per block
- Start date: 10/12/2026
- Location: Utica, NY
- Setting: 64-bed Med Surg Stroke Stepdown unit; adults
- Local rate: eligible for locals within approximately 75 miles

Responsibilities
- Provide direct, compassionate nursing care to adult patients on the Med Surg Stroke Stepdown unit, including monitoring neuro status and vital signs.
- Perform regular neuro assessments and participate in stroke protocols; document findings and responses accurately.
- Administer medications, manage IV pumps, and assist with enteral feeds and tube care as needed.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, participate in rounds, and communicate changes in patient condition promptly.
- Maintain accurate EPIC EMR documentation; support admissions, transfers, and discharges; uphold infection control and patient safety standards.
- Float to related units as required and adhere to isolation precautions and unit-specific procedures.

Requirements
- Active NY registered nurse license with NURSYS verification; all active RN licenses in good standing
- BLS certification (AHA); NIHSS certification; NIHSS required for this unit
- 2+ years of Med Surg experience with stroke stepdown exposure; travel experience required
- Proficiency in EPIC or comparable EMR system
- Driver’s license with address that matches demographics
- RTO (approved time off) must be included at time of submission
- Up-to-date resume that includes 2+ years of MS stroke stepdown experience
- Must be able to work night shifts and float to related units as needed

Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours for the duration of the contract
- Travel assignment with dedicated support from the staffing team
- Local rate eligibility for nearby applicants (within 75 miles)
- Assignment-specific onboarding and EMR training as required

Find more opportunities
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PAY DISCLAIMER
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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