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) | Block scheduling may be available but is not expected or guaranteed
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a 64-bed Medical/Surgical Stroke Stepdown unit serving an adult patient population
- Manage common diagnoses including stroke, altered mental status, renal/dialysis, COPD, CHF, pneumonia, pulmonary conditions, and general medical/surgical cases
- Operate specialty equipment including IV pumps, nasogastric tubes, and feeding tubes
- Implement and maintain isolation precautions as required by patient condition
- Float to other units as needed per facility requirements
- Adhere to facility dress code; Navy Blue scrubs required
Required Qualifications
- Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of New York; all active RN licenses must be verified
- 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 Medical/Surgical experience with stroke stepdown background
- Prior travel nursing experience required
- Proficiency with EPIC EMR
- Locals are welcome; candidates within 75 miles of the facility are eligible at the applicable local rate
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience caring for patients with neurological conditions, including stroke and altered mental status
- Familiarity with dialysis patient management
- Experience with nasogastric and feeding tube care in an acute care setting
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic, high-acuity stroke stepdown environment that supports professional growth in neurological and medical/surgical nursing
- Positions available for both local and traveling nurses, offering flexibility for a wide range of candidates