Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Job

Overview
Registered Nurse - Med Surg (Travel) | Utica, NY, United States
Start date: 08/24/2026 | Duration: 13 weeks | Shift: Nights
Weekly pay: $1,840-$1,930 per week | Guaranteed hours: Not guaranteed
Date posted: 06/25/2026 | Valid through: 11/21/2026
This travel assignment is for a Med Surg unit with stroke stepdown coverage in a hospital setting. The role requires navigation of a neuro-focused Med Surg environment with an emphasis on patient safety, documentation, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Local candidates under the 75-mile radius may qualify for the local rate.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,840-$1,930 per week
- 13-week travel assignment on the Nights shift
- Utica, NY location in a hospital Med Surg unit with stroke stepdown care
- Start date: 08/24/2026; RTO must be included at submission
- Unit requires EPIC EMR experience; NIHSS and BLS certifications; 2+ years MS stroke stepdown experience; active NY RN license; 75-mile locality rule applies

Responsibilities
- Deliver direct patient care on a Med Surg Stroke Stepdown unit for adult patients, including neuro monitoring, vital signs, and timely reassessment.
- Administer medications, manage IV therapies, and perform standard nursing procedures while ensuring patient safety and infection control.
- Conduct focused neuro assessments, monitor for stroke-related changes, and escalate concerns per protocol.
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, case management, and family members to coordinate care, treatment plans, and discharge planning.
- Document care and outcomes accurately in the EPIC EMR; maintain compliance with unit and hospital policies.

Requirements
- Active NY RN license (NURSYS verification) and ability to practice in New York
- 2+ years of Med Surg experience with stroke stepdown
- NIHSS certification or willingness to obtain prior to start (required for this unit)
- AHA BLS certification
- EPIC EMR experience
- Locality and scheduling: within 75 miles for local rate; RTO must be included at submission

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

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