Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Job

Overview Registered Nurse, Med Surg (travel) - Utica, NY. Start date 07/20/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay range: $2,117-$2,196 per week. Guaranteed hours: 36 per week. Shift: Night shift, 6:30 p.m.-7:00 a.m., 12-hour shifts; 2x3 pattern. Setting: MS Stroke Stepdown unit in a hospital, with 64beds and floating required. Key Highlights - Weekly pay range: $2,117-$2,196 per week - Guaranteed hours: 36 per week - Contract duration: 13 weeks - Shift: Night shift, 12-hour shifts - Start date: 07/20/2026 - Unit setting: 64-bed MS Stroke Stepdown unit in an acutecare environment Responsibilities - Provide direct, adult patient care on a Med Surg Stroke Stepdown unit, including continuous neuro assessments, vital signs monitoring, and escalation of any neurologic changes. - Administer prescribed medications and therapies; manage IV pumps, NG tubes, and feeding tubes; monitor for adverse reactions and document responses. - Document in EPIC EMR with accurate, timely notes; communicate patient status changes to the care team; participate in interdisciplinary rounds and care planning. - Implement stroke-focused protocols and safety measures; perform NIHSS assessments as required and apply appropriate isolation precautions when indicated. - Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, social work, and case management to coordinate care and plan safe and timely discharges; educate patients and families about care plans, medications, and follow-up. - Willingness to float to related units as needed to support patient care and unit staffing. Requirements - Active New York RN license; Nursys verification with an active NY license and all active RN licenses - Minimum 2 years MS experience with stroke stepdown care - Travel experience required; local candidates considered at local rate (within 75 miles) - Current AHA BLS certification; NIHSS competency required for this unit (can be obtained prior to start) - EPIC EMR experience - RTO (time off) must be included at time of submission - Driver's license with address that matches demographics - floating to related units as needed Benefits and Support - 24/7 recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment - Fast credentialing and streamlined onboarding - Housing assistance available - Extension opportunities beyond the initial contract - Nationwide assignments across the network - Referral bonus up to $1,000 - Dedicated support throughout the assignment Find more opportunities Find more opportunities at Healthforce Healthcare LLC: PAY DISCLAIMER RULE: Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. 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