Medical-Surgical RN
Utica, NY
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary:
Medical Surgical Floor (MS) in an acute care setting. This position involves providing care to adult patients with a variety of diagnoses including stroke, altered mental status, renal issues, dialysis, COPD, CHF, pneumonia, and pulmonary conditions. The role requires a caring nurse to support patients through complex needs, utilizing advanced equipment and adhering to unit-specific protocols. The shift is scheduled for nights, from 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM, with floating responsibilities as needed.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Nights, 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Active New York Registered Nurse license, current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification, NIH Stroke Scale certification (must be obtained prior to start), valid driver's license matching demographics, up-to-date resume demonstrating 2+ years of experience in medical-surgical stroke stepdown units with travel experience, NURSYS license verification, experience with electronic medical records (EPIC), and recent employment history reflecting travel assignments.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with adult patients on medical-surgical units, familiarity with common diagnosis management such as stroke, renal, COPD, CHF, and pneumonia, proficiency with IV pumps, NG tubes, and feeding tubes.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: The unit accommodates adult patients with complex medical needs, requiring expertise with specialty equipment and medication administration. Candidates must include RTO (Request for Time Off) at the time of submission.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits