Medical Surgical RN
Utica, NY
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,215/weekOverview
- Start Date10/19/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Join a busy medical-surgical stroke stepdown unit in Utica, New York, and advance your career in a high-acuity travel nursing role. Support adult patients with complex conditions while working with a collaborative healthcare team in a rewarding Central New York nursing job.
Job Details
- Location: Utica, NY 13502
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing
- Specialty: Medical/Surgical – Stroke Stepdown
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour nights
- Hours per Week: 36
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,970 - $2,080
- Setting: Adult inpatient med/surg stroke stepdown unit
- Floating: Required
Job Requirements
- At least 2 years of recent medical-surgical RN experience, including stroke stepdown experience
- Prior travel nursing experience required
- Active New York RN license
- Current AHA BLS certification
- NIHSS certification required or obtainable prior to start
- EPIC experience preferred
- Ability to work 12-hour night shifts and adapt to floating assignments as needed
- Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and attention to detail
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, high-quality patient care to adult med/surg stroke stepdown patients
- Monitor and assess patients with conditions such as stroke, altered mental status, COPD, CHF, pneumonia, renal issues, dialysis needs, and isolation precautions
- Administer treatments and maintain patient safety using unit-specific equipment such as IV pumps, NG tubes, and feeding tubes
- Collaborate closely with the interdisciplinary care team to support care plans and patient progress
- Document accurately in the electronic medical record and communicate changes in patient condition promptly
- Adapt to changing patient needs and support the unit through floating assignments when required
Apply now for this Travel RN opportunity in Utica, NY, and join a supportive healthcare team in a fast-paced med/surg stroke stepdown setting.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Employer
GHR Healthcare
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About Utica, NY
As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Utica, NY here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Utica, NY is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- In the summer, average highs are around 80°F, and average lows are around 60°F.
- In the winter, average highs are around 30°F, and average lows are around 15°F.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are relatively easy to find in Utica, NY.
- Utica is car-friendly, with easy access to major highways.
- Public transportation options are available but may be limited compared to larger cities.
- Utica has a diverse population with a mix of ethnicities.
- The age range is varied, with a significant portion of the population being middle-aged.
- Common health issues in the area may include obesity and heart disease.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in Utica, NY.
- Utica offers a variety of restaurants with diverse cuisines, as well as opportunities to enjoy art and music.
- Sports enthusiasts can take part in local recreational activities, and outdoor enthusiasts can explore nearby parks and hiking trails.
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