Med Surg

Medical-Surgical / Stroke Stepdown RN — Night Shift | Utica, NY

This is a 13-week night shift contract on a fast-paced Medical-Surgical Stroke Stepdown unit caring for adult patients. Travel experience is required; local candidates (within 75 miles) are also welcome at a local rate.

Shift & Schedule

• Nights: 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM | 3×12-hour shifts
• Guaranteed 36 hours per week
• Block scheduling is not promised or guaranteed
• Floating to other units is required

Patient Population & Clinical Scope

This unit manages adult patients across a range of diagnoses, including:

• Stroke and altered mental status
• COPD, CHF, and pulmonary conditions
• ia and respiratory issues
• Renal conditions and dialysis
• Isolation precautions and general medical-surgical care

Nurses work with specialty equipment including IV pumps, nasogastric tubes, and feeding tubes.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical experience with stroke stepdown exposure
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Active NY RN license (all active RN licenses required)
• Current AHA BLS
• NIHSS certification required (may be obtained prior to start date)

Additional Details

• Scrub color: Navy blue
• Start date: November 30, 2026
• Please submit requested time off at the time of application