Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Utica, NY

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Utica, NY
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical/Surgical (Stroke Stepdown)

Location

Utica, NY | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights (6:30 PM – 7:00 AM) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 64-bed Medical/Surgical Stroke Stepdown unit serving an adult patient population
• Manage and monitor patients with common diagnoses including stroke, altered mental status, renal/dialysis, COPD, CHF, pneumonia, and general medical/surgical conditions
• Operate specialty equipment including IV pumps, nasogastric tubes, and feeding tubes
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation using Epic EMR
• Float to other units as required
• Adhere to facility dress code; Navy Blue scrubs required

Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of New York
• Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required (may be obtained prior to start date)
• Minimum 2 years of Medical/Surgical nursing experience with stroke stepdown experience
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Proficiency with Epic EMR
• Locals are welcome to apply (candidates within 75 miles of the facility may be considered at a local rate)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience caring for patients with isolation precautions, pulmonary conditions, or dialysis needs
• Familiarity with nasogastric and feeding tube management
• Completed skills checklist matching Medical/Surgical specialty

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a high-acuity, specialized stroke stepdown environment that supports professional growth and clinical skill development
• Local and travel candidates are both encouraged to apply, offering flexibility for a range of nursing professionals