Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical Stroke Stepdown
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for a 13-week travel assignment on a 64-bed Medical Surgical Stroke Stepdown unit (7th Floor) at a facility in Utica, New York. This specialized unit provides comprehensive care to adult patients requiring close monitoring and intervention.
The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, caring for a diverse adult patient population with common diagnoses including stroke, altered mental status, renal conditions, dialysis, COPD, CHF, pneumonia, and general medical-surgical issues. This role requires a commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct nursing care to adult patients on a Medical Surgical Stroke Stepdown unit.
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans for individuals with complex medical conditions, including stroke and other neurological, cardiac, and pulmonary diagnoses.
Administer medications, perform treatments, and monitor patient responses in accordance with physician orders and facility policies.
Utilize and manage specialized equipment such as IV pumps, N/G tubes, and feeding tubes.
Maintain accurate and thorough electronic medical records (EMR) documentation.
Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Float to other units as required by facility needs.
Required Qualifications
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Minimum of 2 years of recent experience in Medical Surgical (MS) nursing with specific experience in a Stroke Stepdown unit.
Prior travel nursing experience is required.
Experience caring for adult patient populations.
Preferred Qualifications
Not specified.
Skills & Competencies
Clinical expertise in managing stroke patients, including neurological assessments and post-stroke care.
Proficiency in caring for patients with altered mental status, renal conditions, COPD, CHF, and other general medical-surgical diagnoses.
Competency in operating and managing medical equipment such as IV pumps, N/G tubes, and feeding tubes.
Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, fostering a collaborative team environment.
Ability to adapt to changing patient conditions and unit demands.
Proficiency in using the EPIC Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
Shift Details
Shift Type: Night Shift (NOC)
Hours: 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM
Days per week: 3 (36 hours per week)
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Start Date: August 31, 2026
End Date: November 28, 2026
Block scheduling is not guaranteed.
Floating is required.
Scrub Color: Navy Blue.
Licensing Requirements
Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of New York (NY).
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
Current National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification (can be obtained prior to start).