Travel

Med Surg

Utica, NY

Medical-Surgical RN – Stroke Stepdown

Position Overview

The facility seeks an experienced Medical-Surgical RN for its stroke stepdown unit.Shift & Schedule

  • Hours: 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM
  • Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour blocks (block scheduling not guaranteed)
  • Contract Length: 89 weeks
  • Guaranteed Hours: 36 per week
  • Floating: Yes, required

Clinical Focus

This unit specializes in stroke recovery and medical-surgical patients with diagnoses including stroke, altered mental status, renal/dialysis issues, COPD, CHF, ia, pulmonary conditions, and general medical-surgical cases. You'll manage patients requiring IV pumps, NG tubes, and feeding tubes.

Requirements

  • Minimum 2+ years MS experience with stroke stepdown background
  • Travel nursing experience required
  • Active NY RN license (all active licenses must be verified via NURSYS)
  • Current AHA BLS certification
  • NIHSS certification (can be obtained prior to start)
  • Driver's license with matching address

What We're Looking For

  • Skilled assessment and intervention in acute neurological and medical conditions
  • Ability to float as needed
  • Professional, detail-oriented approach to documentation and patient safety

Note

Local candidates within 75 miles are welcome. RTO (request time off) must be submitted with your application.