Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,455 per week in Utica, NY

You'll be part of a collaborative team dedicated to providing specialized neurological and medical-surgical care to patients with complex needs, making a meaningful impact on recovery outcomes for stroke and acute medical patients. Case mix includes stroke patients, altered mental status, renal/dialysis, COPD, CHF, isolation protocols, general med-surg, pneumonia, and pulmonary conditions.

Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse / Medical-Surgical Stroke Stepdown – New York

Start Date: November 30, 2026

Location: New York

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: Night shift, 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM; Floating to other units as needed

Highlights:

• 64-bed medical-surgical stroke stepdown unit serving adult patient population
• Case mix includes stroke patients, altered mental status, renal/dialysis, COPD, CHF, isolation protocols, general med-surg, pneumonia, and pulmonary conditions
• Epic EMR system utilized for documentation and patient care coordination
• Specialty equipment includes IV pumps, NG tubes, and feeding tubes
• NIH Stroke Scale certification required (may be obtained prior to start date)
• Travel nursing experience required; local candidates considered

Requirements:

• Active New York RN license and all current state licenses verified through NURSYS
• Minimum 2+ years of medical-surgical nursing experience with stroke stepdown background
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Current AHA BLS and NIHSS certifications
• NIH Stroke Scale certification (must be obtained prior to start if not currently held)
• Epic EMR experience strongly preferred
• Valid driver's license
• Completion of specialty-specific skills checklist required

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This role offers the chance to work with a diverse patient population in a dynamic stroke stepdown environment where you'll apply advanced assessment skills and critical thinking daily. You'll be part of a collaborative team dedicated to providing specialized neurological and medical-surgical care to patients with complex needs, making a meaningful impact on recovery outcomes for stroke and acute medical patients.