Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Utica, NY
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Med/Surg RN – Night Shift (Travel) in Utica, NY. 13-week travel nurse role for experienced stroke stepdown RNs—NY RN license and AHA BLS required. Join a dynamic healthcare team providing high-quality stroke and medical-surgical care in Central New York.

This travel nursing assignment in Utica, NY (zip 13502) places you in a modern facility on a 64-bed Med/Surg Stroke Stepdown unit. Enjoy the welcoming community, scenic parks, and quick access to the Adirondacks while working nights and gaining valuable travel nursing experience.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,970 - $2,080
• Location: Utica, NY (Zip: 13502) – Central New York travel nursing job
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks (Start: 4/27/2026 – End: 7/25/2026)
• Shift: 12-hour nights (6:30pm – 7:00am)
• Hours per Week: 36 (Guaranteed)
• Unit / Specialty: Med/Surg Stroke Stepdown (64 beds) – stroke nursing, medical-surgical care
• Employment Type: Travel RN / Travel Nurse
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue

Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years recent Med/Surg RN experience with stroke stepdown or similar step-down care
• Previous travel nursing experience required (Travel RN)
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York (NYS RN). All active RN licenses should be disclosed
• Current AHA BLS certification
• NIHSS certification (can be obtained prior to start)
• Skills checklist matching the stroke stepdown specialty
• Experience with EPIC EMR (electronic medical record) required
• Valid driver’s license with address matching demographics
• NURSYS report available for license verification

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to adult patients with stroke, altered mental status, renal issues including dialysis, COPD, CHF, isolation precautions, pneumonia, pulmonary concerns, and general med/surg needs
• Perform clinical duties using specialty equipment such as IV pumps, N/G tubes, and feeding tubes
• Monitor and manage stroke stepdown patients according to unit protocols and NIHSS guidelines
• Float to other units as required to support patient care and staffing needs
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams — physicians, therapists, social work, and case management — to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation using EPIC EMR and follow facility policies for infection control and patient safety

Why Apply

• Competitive weekly pay for travel RNs and guaranteed 36 hours/week
• Opportunity to expand stroke stepdown and med/surg clinical experience in a supportive team setting
• Work in Utica, NY — enjoy Central New York attractions and easy access to the Adirondacks

Apply now to be considered for this Med/Surg Travel RN position in Utica, NY. Submit your resume, active RN license, BLS, and NIHSS (or confirmation you will obtain) to join our healthcare team. For questions about this travel nursing job, contact our recruiter today.

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