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.
