Overview
Registered Nurse – Med Surg (Stroke Stepdown), travel assignment in Utica, NY, United States. Start date 09/06/2026. This 13-week assignment offers 36 guaranteed hours per week with a shift pattern of 2x3 Nights. Weekly pay ranges from $2,190 to $2,292. The role takes place in a hospital setting on a 64-bed Med Surg Stroke Stepdown unit with floating to related units as needed. EPIC is the electronic medical record used for documentation.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,190–$2,292 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 2x3 Nights
- Start date: 09/06/2026
- Setting: hospital-based Med Surg Stroke Stepdown unit (64 beds)

Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care for adult Med Surg stroke stepdown patients, including frequent neuro checks and monitoring
- Administer medications and therapies per physician orders; document in EPIC; monitor for adverse reactions
- Assess and respond to changes in neurologic status, vital signs, and overall clinical condition; collaborate with the interdisciplinary team
- Implement and update individualized care plans; coordinate with physicians, case management, and ancillary services
- Manage devices and treatments common to stroke stepdown care (IV pumps, feeding tubes as indicated) and ensure patient safety
- Float to other units as assigned; adhere to unit protocols and infection control practices

Requirements
- Active New York State Registered Nurse license; Nursys verification of license
- Current American Heart Association BLS certification
- NIHSS certification or NIHSS proficiency required for this unit (can be obtained prior to start)
- Minimum 2 years of Med Surg experience with stroke/stepdown exposure; travel experience required
- EMR experience, preferably EPIC; ability to document accurately and efficiently
- RTO requests must be included at submission; ability to float to other units as needed
- Scrub color and unit-specific guidelines will be provided on assignment; ability to meet unit standards

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment with access to a travel-focused recruiter
- 24/7 travel support and guidance during the assignment
- Fast credentialing and start-up processes to minimize delays
- Travel-focused resources and guidance for navigating assignments
- Opportunities to extend or explore additional openings across similar roles

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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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