Med/Surg | Registered Nurse

Med/Surg Registered Nurse – Stroke Stepdown Travel Nursing Contract in Utica, New York

Apply for a 13-week travel nursing assignment in Utica, NY, providing expert adult medical-surgical and stroke stepdown care on consistent night shifts. This on-site Registered Nurse travel contract offers 36 guaranteed hours per week and the opportunity to expand your clinical expertise with patients who have complex medical and neurological conditions. Join a dedicated healthcare team in a welcoming upstate New York community with access to outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, and close-knit neighborhoods.

Travel Registered Nurse Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,970-$2,080
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: December 7, 2026
• End Date: March 6, 2027
• Location: Utica, New York
• Healthcare Setting: Adult medical-surgical stroke stepdown unit
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week
• Shift: 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Unit Size: 64 beds
• Patient Population: Adults
• Additional Details: Floating is required; block scheduling is not guaranteed; navy blue scrubs are required

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York; verification of all active RN licenses is required
• At least 2 years of recent medical-surgical nursing experience, including stroke stepdown experience
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required; certification may be completed before the start date
• Experience with Epic electronic medical records preferred
• Strong patient assessment, clinical prioritization, communication, and patient education skills

Medical-Surgical and Stroke Stepdown Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, patient-centered nursing care to adults in a medical-surgical stroke stepdown environment
• Monitor and manage patients with stroke, altered mental status, renal disease, dialysis needs, COPD, CHF, pneumonia, pulmonary conditions, and other complex diagnoses
• Perform neurological assessments and promptly recognize changes in patient condition
• Administer medications and treatments safely while following established clinical protocols
• Care for patients requiring isolation precautions and coordinate multidisciplinary care
• Use IV pumps, nasogastric tubes, and feeding tubes as part of patient care
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in Epic
• Float to other units as required while maintaining safe, compassionate, and patient-centered care

Apply now to join this New York travel nursing opportunity and make a meaningful impact as a Med/Surg Registered Nurse in Utica.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.