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Job description
Overview
Registered Nurse, Med Surg – Stroke Stepdown, Utica, New York. This travel assignment starts on 10/12/2026 and runs for 13 weeks. Weekly pay ranges from $2,119 to $2,279 with guaranteed hours of 36 per week. Night shifts on a 64-bed adult Med Surg Stroke Stepdown unit, with floating to related areas as needed. Work setting is a hospital unit focused on stroke and stepdown care; block scheduling details may vary.
Key Highlights
Weekly pay: $2,119–$2,279 per week
Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
Contract duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night shift, 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.; floating required; 3 consecutive nights per block
Start date: 10/12/2026
Location: Utica, NY
Setting: 64-bed Med Surg Stroke Stepdown unit; adults
Local rate: eligible for locals within approximately 75 miles
Responsibilities
Provide direct, compassionate nursing care to adult patients on the Med Surg Stroke Stepdown unit, including monitoring neuro status and vital signs.
Perform regular neuro assessments and participate in stroke protocols; document findings and responses accurately.
Administer medications, manage IV pumps, and assist with enteral feeds and tube care as needed.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, participate in rounds, and communicate changes in patient condition promptly.
Maintain accurate EPIC EMR documentation; support admissions, transfers, and discharges; uphold infection control and patient safety standards.
Float to related units as required and adhere to isolation precautions and unit-specific procedures.
Requirements
Active NY registered nurse license with NURSYS verification; all active RN licenses in good standing
BLS certification (AHA); NIHSS certification; NIHSS required for this unit
2+ years of Med Surg experience with stroke stepdown exposure; travel experience required
Proficiency in EPIC or comparable EMR system
Driver’s license with address that matches demographics
RTO (approved time off) must be included at time of submission
Up-to-date resume that includes 2+ years of MS stroke stepdown experience
Must be able to work night shifts and float to related units as needed
Benefits and Support
Guaranteed hours for the duration of the contract
Travel assignment with dedicated support from the staffing team
Local rate eligibility for nearby applicants (within 75 miles)
Assignment-specific onboarding and EMR training as required
PAY DISCLAIMER
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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