Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,255 per week in Utica, NY

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Utica, NY
Agency: Highland Staffing, LLC
Pay: $2,255 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/23/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Highland Staffing, LLC to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Utica, New York, 13502!

Job Title

Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical Stroke Stepdown

Job Summary

Join a dedicated nursing team at an acute care hospital in Utica, New York, specializing in a 64-bed Medical-Surgical Stroke Stepdown unit. This role focuses on providing high-quality, specialized care to adult patients recovering from stroke and managing a variety of complex medical conditions.

The unit cares for patients with diagnoses including stroke, altered mental status, renal issues requiring dialysis, COPD, CHF, pneumonia, and other pulmonary conditions. Nurses on this unit are crucial in monitoring patient progress, managing complex treatment plans, and preparing patients for lower levels of care or discharge.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to adult patients on a Medical-Surgical Stroke Stepdown unit.
• Monitor and assess patients with stroke, altered mental status, and various medical conditions such as renal, COPD, and CHF.
• Administer medications and treatments, including managing IV pumps, N/G tubes, and feeding tubes.
• Implement isolation protocols as required for patient safety.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and execute patient care plans.
• Document patient status, interventions, and outcomes accurately in the electronic medical record.
• Float to other units as needed based on hospital staffing requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in Medical-Surgical with Stroke Stepdown experience.
• Prior travel nursing experience is required.
• Proficiency with EPIC Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.

Preferred Qualifications

• Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Clinical expertise in stroke care and neurological assessment.
• Competency in managing patients with altered mental status, renal, COPD, and CHF diagnoses.
• Proficient in the use of IV pumps, N/G tubes, and feeding tubes.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to floating assignments across various units.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: Night Shift (NOC)
• Shift Duration: 12 hours
• Hours: 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM
• Days per Week: 3 days
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 23, 2026
• End Date: February 20, 2027
• Block scheduling is not guaranteed.
• Floating to other units is required.
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue
• Weekend Rotation: Not specified.
• Call Requirements: Not specified.

Licensing Requirements

• Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State.
• Current NURSYS Report Licenses verification for all active RN licenses.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Current National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification (can be obtained prior to start).

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