Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Job

Utica, NY
Contracted
Mid Level
Overview
Registered Nurse – Med Surg in Utica, New York. Start December 14, 2026 for a 13-week travel assignment in a hospital setting, with a weekly pay range of $614 to $650 and guaranteed 36 hours per week. Shift is 2x3 Nights. You’ll work on a 64-bed Med-Surg Stroke Stepdown unit, providing adult patient care in a hospital environment with stroke and related medical needs.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $614-$650 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract weeks: 13
- Shift: 2x3 Nights
- Start date: December 14, 2026
- Setting: Med-Surg Stroke Stepdown unit with 64 beds
- Local rate eligible for candidates within 75 miles

Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care for adult Med-Surg and stroke stepdown patients, including assessments, monitoring, medication administration, IV therapies, and basic treatments (e.g., NG/feeding tubes).
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, case management, and other team members to implement and adjust care plans; participate in rounds and care transitions.
- Administer medications per policy, monitor for adverse effects, and document findings accurately in EPIC EMR; ensure timely completion of nursing notes and care documentation.
- Monitor neurological status and stroke precautions; respond promptly to changes in patient condition; manage airway, circulation, and respiratory status as needed.
- Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatments, discharge planning, and post-discharge care; uphold safety, infection control, and isolation protocols.
- Float to related units as required by assignment; maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and compliance with unit standards.

Requirements
- Active New York RN license; Nursys verification of all active RN licenses
- Current BLS from American Heart Association; NIHSS certification or ability to obtain prior to start
- Minimum 2 years of Med-Surg experience with stroke stepdown exposure; travel experience required
- RN degree from an accredited nursing program
- Ability to work in a 64-bed Med-Surg Stroke Stepdown unit; EPIC EMR experience
- Drivers license with address that matches demographics; RTO (time off) must be included at submission

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated assignment and credentialing support
- Credentialing assistance to streamline onboarding
- Nationwide travel opportunities

Find more opportunities
Interested candidates can apply for other openings available at Healthforce Healthcare LLC by visiting https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply

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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