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Job description
Overview
Registered Nurse, Med Surg, Utica, New York. Travel - temporary assignment starting 11/30/2026 for 13 weeks with guaranteed 36 hours per week. Shift is nights on a 12-hour block schedule (6:30 pm to 7:00 am). Setting: hospital unit specializing in Med Surg with stroke stepdown patients. The assignment is managed through Healthforce Healthcare LLC.
Overview
Registered Nurse, Med Surg, Utica, New York. Travel - temporary assignment starting 11/30/2026 for 13 weeks with guaranteed 36 hours per week. Shift is nights on a 12-hour block schedule (6:30 pm to 7:00 am). Setting: hospital unit specializing in Med Surg with stroke stepdown patients. The assignment is managed through Healthforce Healthcare LLC.
Key Highlights
Weekly pay: $2,159 to $2,321 per week
Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
Contract duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night shift, 12-hour blocks in a 12x3 rotation
Start date: 11/30/2026
Unit setting: Med Surg Stroke Stepdown, adult patient population
Travel experience required; local candidates considered at local rate (within 75 miles)
Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care for adults on a Med Surg stroke stepdown unit, including frequent neuro checks and documentation
Monitor and respond to changes in neurological status; perform NIHSS assessments as required
Administer medications, manage IV pumps, and assist with feeding tubes and other tubes as needed
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to implement and adjust care plans; coordinate with physicians, therapists, and case management
Document care in the electronic medical record (EPIC) and ensure accurate and timely charting
Adhere to infection control and isolation precautions; maintain patient safety and comfort; float to related units as needed
Requirements
Active New York RN license (NURSYS verification) with all active RN licenses on file
Current AHA BLS certification
NIHSS certification or ability to obtain prior to start (unit requires NIHSS)
2+ years of Med Surg experience with stroke stepdown exposure; travel experience documented on resume
EMR experience, specifically EPIC
Valid driver’s license with address that matches demographics
Willingness to float to related units as needed
RTO (time off) must be noted at time of submission
Benefits and Support
RTO allowed with appropriate notice at submission
Assignment support throughout the travel engagement
Credentialing and compliance assistance as part of the onboarding process
Direct access to a dedicated recruiter for the duration of the assignment
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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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