Med/Surg | RN
Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – Locum Tenens Nursing Job in Utica, NY
Advance your nursing career as a Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Stroke Stepdown care with this locum tenens opportunity in Utica, New York. Join a leading healthcare team and provide exceptional clinical support to adult patients in a modern medical/surgical setting. Utica offers a welcoming community, scenic parks, and a vibrant arts scene—making it an ideal location for New York healthcare professionals seeking rewarding travel nursing jobs.
Med/Surg RN Job Details
- Location: Utica, New York (Zip: 13502) – New York nursing jobs
- Healthcare Setting: Medical/Surgical Stroke Stepdown Unit
- Employment Type: Locum Tenens (Travel RN Contract)
- Start Date: September 29, 2025
- End Date: December 27, 2025
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour nights (6:30pm – 7:00am)
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
- Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $2110–$2170
- Unit Size: 64 beds
- Scrub Color: Navy Blue
- Minimum 2 years of recent experience as a Med/Surg RN in Stroke Stepdown or similar acute care unit
- Active New York RN license (or multi-state RN license)
- Current AHA BLS certification (Basic Life Support)
- NIHSS certification (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
- Proficiency with EPIC EMR
- Documented travel nursing experience preferred
- 2 recent references from Med/Surg Charge or Manager RNs
- Completed skills checklist for medical/surgical nursing
- Valid driver’s license with matching address
- NURSYS report for RN license verification
- Ability to float to other hospital units as needed
- Deliver high-quality nursing care to adult patients with stroke, altered mental status, renal/dialysis, COPD, CHF, pneumonia, pulmonary, and general med/surg conditions
- Operate and manage specialty equipment such as IV pumps, N/G tubes, and feeding tubes
- Monitor, assess, and document patient conditions using EPIC EMR
- Administer medications and collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams
- Follow infection control and isolation protocols
- Float to other units to support patient care as required
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
About GHR
With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us:
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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