Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,349 per week

Slate Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Utica, New York.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 9 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Description

As a Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, you will provide care to stroke stepdown patients, managing a range of conditions including COPD and pneumonia. Your role involves working night shifts in a fast-paced environment, utilizing specialty equipment and ensuring comprehensive patient assessments. This position stands out for its focus on adult patient care and requires a strong background in med-surg nursing.

Highlights

• Focus on stroke stepdown patients
• Night shift with block scheduling
• Competitive pay and benefits
• Supportive team environment

Requirements

• NURSYS Report Licenses verification with ACTIVE NY License & ALL active RN Licenses.
• Current AHA BLS, NIHSS
• NIH IS REQUIRED FOR THIS UNIT (can be obtained prior to start)
• Up to date resume that includes 2+ years of experience in MS with stroke stepdown experience and documents travel experience.
• TRAVEL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
• Common Diagnosis - Stroke, altered mental status, renal, dialysis, COPD, CHF, isolation, general med surg, pneumonia, pulmonary issues.
• EMR Exp: EPIC
• Skills Checklist matching specialty
• Drivers licenses with address that matches demographics
• RTO MUST be included at time of submission

Slate Healthcare Job ID #b568d65c-821d-432e-9c30-9f0a9417afc0. Pay package is based on 9 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About Slate Healthcare

Slate Healthcare is a premier travel healthcare staffing agency, connecting healthcare professionals with thousands of opportunities at top-tier hospitals and facilities across the country.

We're committed to supporting nurses and allied health professionals in building stable, fulfilling careers—while embracing the freedom and excitement that comes with travel. Our goal is simple: to offer flexibility, competitive pay, and personalized placements that align with each clinician's lifestyle and career goals.

At Slate, we empower our professionals to choose when and where they work, while ensuring they receive the highest compensation possible—because we believe that exceptional care starts with empowered caregivers.