Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,131 per week in Utica, NY

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Utica, New York, 13501!

Key Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care on a 64-bed Medical/Surgical Stroke Stepdown unit serving an adult patient population
Manage common diagnoses including stroke, altered mental status, renal/dialysis, COPD, CHF, pneumonia, pulmonary conditions, and general medical/surgical cases
Operate specialty equipment including IV pumps, nasogastric tubes, and feeding tubes
Maintain isolation protocols and adhere to unit-specific infection control standards
Float to other units as required based on staffing and patient census needs
Document patient assessments and care accurately using

Epic EMR
Required Qualifications
Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of New York
Minimum of 2 years of Medical/Surgical nursing experience, with stroke stepdown experience required
Prior travel nursing experience required
Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required

(may be obtained prior to start date)
Proficiency with Epic EMR
Local candidates (within 75 miles) are welcome to apply
Preferred Experience / Skills
Experience caring for patients with renal/dialysis needs, isolation precautions, and pulmonary conditions
Familiarity with specialty equipment including IV pumps, NG tubes, and feeding tubes in a stepdown environment
Demonstrated adaptability and experience floating within a hospital setting
Why Join Us
Opportunity to work in a dynamic, high-acuity stroke stepdown environment with a diverse patient population
Supportive contract placement with a dedicated staffing team to assist throughout your assignment