Manage and monitor patients presenting with common diagnoses including stroke, altered mental status, renal/dialysis needs, COPD, CHF, pneumonia, and general medical surgical conditions. Why Join Us Opportunity to work in a high-acuity stroke stepdown environment that offers diverse clinical exposure across a broad range of medical surgical diagnoses.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Utica, NY
Description
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Medical / Surgical (Stroke Stepdown)
Location
Utica, NY | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Nights (6:30 PM – 7:00 AM) | Onsite
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, and general medical surgical conditions
Operate specialty equipment including IV pumps, nasogastric tubes, and feeding tubes
Adhere to isolation protocols and pulmonary care standards as required by patient condition
Float to other units as needed per facility requirements
Maintain current NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification as required for this unit
Required Qualifications
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of New York (all active RN licenses must be verifiable)
Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required (may be obtained prior to start date)
Minimum 2+ years of experience in Medical Surgical nursing with stroke stepdown experience
Prior travel nursing experience required
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 requiring dialysis or renal management
Familiarity with pulmonary conditions including COPD and pneumonia management
Experience with block scheduling environments and flexible shift assignments
Why Join Us
Opportunity to work in a high-acuity stroke stepdown environment that offers diverse clinical exposure across a broad range of medical surgical diagnoses
Join a supportive travel nursing program with an anticipated start date available for qualified candidates