Travel Med Surg Stroke Stepdown RN - $2,239 per week

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Utica, New York.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/07/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Registered Nurse - Medical / Surgical

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join our Medical/Surgical unit specializing in stroke stepdown care. The ideal candidate will have experience managing patients with strokes, altered mental status, renal issues, and other general medical-surgical concerns.

Unit Information

• Unit Type: MS Stroke Stepdown Patients
• Number of Beds: 64
• Common Diagnoses: Stroke, altered mental status, renal issues, dialysis, COPD, CHF, isolation, pneumonia, and other pulmonary conditions.
• Patient Demographics: Adults
• Specialty Equipment: IV pumps, N/G tubes, feeding tubes

Shift and Scheduling

Shift: 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM. Please be aware that block scheduling is not guaranteed. Floating between units may be required.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) License in New York
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Medical/Surgical nursing with specific experience in stroke stepdown units
• Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification (can be obtained prior to start)
• Travel experience is required
• Skills checklist must match specialty requirements

Location

This position is located in the vicinity of [City, State].

Thrive Staffing Job ID #19305546. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:Med Surg,19:00:00-07:00:00

About Thrive Staffing

At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.