Travel Nurse RN - Stepdown
Utica, NY
BHS Workforce
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,491/weekOverview
- Start Date12/06/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$1,224/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,267/week
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Vision benefits
- Medical benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Guaranteed Hours
- License and certification reimbursement
- Referral bonus
Description
Travel Registered Nurse – Med-Surg Stroke Stepdown
Requisition: MVHS Inc.-AN-1929
Specialty: Medical-Surgical / Stroke Stepdown
Shift: Nights, 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM
Schedule: 12-hour shifts
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Patient Population: Adults
Unit Size: 64 beds
Charting System: Epic
Floating: Required
Scrub Color: Navy Blue
Local Candidates: Accepted at local rates (within 75 miles)
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Travel RN for a Medical-Surgical Stroke Stepdown unit. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of Medical-Surgical nursing experience, including stroke stepdown experience, and previous travel nursing experience.
The unit cares for adult patients with a variety of medical and neurological conditions, including stroke, altered mental status, renal disease, dialysis needs, COPD, CHF, pneumonia, and other general medical-surgical conditions.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care to adult Medical-Surgical and Stroke Stepdown patients.
- Assess and monitor patients with stroke and other neurological conditions.
- Recognize and respond to changes in patient status.
- Care for patients with complex medical conditions, including renal, cardiac, and respiratory disorders.
- Manage patients requiring isolation precautions, feeding tubes, and NG tubes.
- Administer medications and treatments and monitor patient progress.
- Document patient care accurately using Epic.
- Float to other units as required.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical nursing experience.
- Stroke Stepdown experience required.
- Previous travel nursing experience required.
- Active New York RN license.
- Current AHA BLS certification.
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required; may be obtained before start.
- Epic experience.
- Updated resume documenting relevant experience and travel assignments.
Schedule & Additional Details
- Night shift: 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM.
- Block scheduling is not guaranteed.
- Floating is required.
- Navy blue scrubs required.
- Local candidates within 75 miles are accepted at the local rate.
Employer
BHS Workforce
BHS Workforce is a national, Joint Commission-accredited healthcare staffing company built on a simple promise: Tech-Enabled, Human Delivered. We pair modern technology that surfaces the right assignments fast with real recruiters who know your name, answer the phone, and stay in your corner from your first call through your final shift.
We place registered nurses and allied health professionals — including Imaging/Radiology, Respiratory Therapy, and Laboratory — in travel and contract assignments at hospitals and health systems nationwide, along with behavioral health, therapy, and per diem opportunities. Whether you’re after a specific city, a stronger paycheck, or a schedule that finally fits your life, our team helps you get there.
With recruiters across the country, BHS Workforce is mission-driven and people-first. We believe the clinicians who care for patients deserve to be cared for, too — with transparent pay, quick and honest communication, and a recruiter who treats you like a person, not a placement.
About Utica, NY
As a Travel Stepdown 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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