Med Surg

Med-Surg Stroke Stepdown RN — Night Shift | Utica, NY

This 8-week travel contract places you on a busy Med-Surg Stroke Stepdown unit in Utica, NY, caring for adult patients across a range of neurological and medical diagnoses.

Shift

6:30 PM – 7:00 AM | Block scheduling is not promised or guaranteed.

Contract Details

• Duration: 8 weeks
• Start Date: December 7, 2026
• Local candidates (within 75 miles) are accepted

Patient Population & Clinical Scope

You'll manage adult patients presenting with stroke, altered mental status, COPD, CHF, ia, pulmonary conditions, renal disorders, and dialysis needs, as well as general med-surg and isolation cases. Routine equipment includes IV pumps, nasogastric tubes, and feeding tubes.

Float Requirement

Floating to other units is required.

Scrub Color

Navy Blue

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of Med-Surg experience with stroke stepdown background
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Active NY RN license (all active RN licenses must be verified)
• Current AHA BLS
• NIHSS certification required (may be obtained prior to start date)
• Specialty-specific skills checklist