Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Utica, NY
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel RN opportunity in Utica, NY: join a Med/Surg stroke stepdown team, care for adult patients, and bring your medical-surgical nursing expertise to a fast-paced hospital setting.

Join a dynamic Med/Surg stroke stepdown team in Utica, New York, a welcoming Upstate community known for its strong local culture, convenient access to scenic outdoor recreation, and a friendly hometown feel. This 13-week travel nursing opportunity offers steady 12-hour night shifts and the chance to provide high-quality care to adult patients with a variety of complex medical and surgical needs. If you're looking for a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where your Med/Surg RN experience can make a real impact, this role is a great fit.

Job Details

• Position: Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse
• Employment Type: Travel Nursing / Registered Nurse Job
• Location: Utica, NY 13502
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• End Date: 11/28/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,970 - $2,080
• Setting: Medical/Surgical Stroke Stepdown Unit
• Patient Population: Adult patients
• Floating: Required
• Scrub Color: Navy blue

Job Requirements

• 2+ years of Med/Surg RN experience, including stroke stepdown experience
• Travel nursing experience required
• Active New York RN license
• Current AHA BLS certification
• NIHSS certification required or obtainable prior to start
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Skills checklist matching the specialty
• Updated resume with relevant clinical and travel nurse experience
• Driver's license with address matching demographic information
• Nursys license verification for all active RN licenses
• RTO must be submitted at time of application

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate care for adult patients on a Med/Surg stroke stepdown unit
• Monitor and manage patients with stroke, altered mental status, renal conditions, dialysis needs, COPD, CHF, pneumonia, and other general medical-surgical diagnoses
• Support patients requiring isolation precautions and complex ongoing assessments
• Use specialty equipment such as IV pumps, NG tubes, and feeding tubes as needed
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to deliver timely interventions and support quality patient outcomes
• Maintain clear documentation and adapt to a fast-paced inpatient hospital environment
• Float to other units as needed based on department needs

Why This Travel Nursing Role Stands Out

• Opportunity to work in a busy, high-acuity healthcare setting that strengthens clinical skills
• Consistent night schedule with 36 guaranteed hours per week
• Travel RN assignment in Utica, New York, with a strong community atmosphere and year-round recreation
• Great fit for experienced Med/Surg nurses seeking New York healthcare jobs

Apply now to join this Med/Surg travel nursing opportunity in Utica, NY and make an impact on a dedicated stroke stepdown team.

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