TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Utica, New York, 13502!
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Medical/Surgical / Stroke Stepdown
Location
Utica, NY | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Night Shift (6:30 PM – 7:00 AM) | Onsite | Block scheduling is not guaranteed and may vary
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a 64-bed Medical/Surgical Stroke Stepdown unit serving an adult patient population
- Manage and monitor patients presenting with common diagnoses including stroke, altered mental status, renal/dialysis needs, COPD, CHF, pneumonia, pulmonary conditions, and general med/surg presentations
- Operate specialty equipment including IV pumps, nasogastric tubes, and feeding tubes
- Administer and document neurological assessments using NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale)
- Float to other units as required
- Maintain accurate documentation within the Epic EMR system
Required Qualifications
- Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of New York (verified via NURSYS)
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in Medical/Surgical nursing with stroke stepdown experience
- Prior travel nursing experience required
- Current AHA BLS certification required
- NIHSS certification required (may be obtained prior to start date)
- Proficiency with Epic EMR
- Locals are welcome to apply (local rate applies for candidates residing within 75 miles of the facility)
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience caring for patients with isolation precautions
- Familiarity with dialysis patient management
- Completed skills checklist matching Medical/Surgical specialty
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work in a high-acuity stroke stepdown environment that supports professional growth in neurological and medical/surgical nursing
- Gain valuable travel nursing experience in a well-established acute care setting