Med Surg RN
Utica, NY
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical / Surgical (Stroke Stepdown)

Location

Utica, NY | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights (6:30 PM – 7:00 AM) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 64-bed Medical Surgical Stroke Stepdown unit serving an adult patient population
• Manage and monitor patients presenting with common diagnoses including stroke, altered mental status, renal/dialysis needs, COPD, CHF, pneumonia, and general medical surgical conditions
• Operate specialty equipment including IV pumps, nasogastric tubes, and feeding tubes
• Adhere to isolation protocols and pulmonary care standards as required by patient condition
• Float to other units as needed per facility requirements
• Maintain current NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification as required for this unit

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of New York (all active RN licenses must be verifiable)
• 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 experience in Medical Surgical nursing with stroke stepdown experience
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Proficiency with EPIC EMR
• Locals are welcome to apply (local rate applies for candidates residing within 75 miles of the facility)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience caring for patients requiring dialysis or renal management
• Familiarity with pulmonary conditions including COPD and pneumonia management
• Experience with block scheduling environments and flexible shift assignments

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a high-acuity stroke stepdown environment that offers diverse clinical exposure across a broad range of medical surgical diagnoses
• Join a supportive travel nursing program with an anticipated start date available for qualified candidates