RN-Medical / Surgical (Night Shift)
- Location : Utica, NY, 13502
- Duration : 13 week
- Shift : 12hr Night; 6 : 30PM - 7AM
- Guaranteed Hours : 36 hours per week
- Weekly Pay Rate : $2,088 - $2,232; Depending on experience (negotiable)
Job Description :
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join a dynamic Medical / Surgical team in Utica, NY. This is a 13-week night shift contract role on a high-acuity Stroke Stepdown Unit . Ideal candidates will have a strong background in Med / Surg nursing and prior experience caring for stroke patients in stepdown or progressive care settings.
Key Responsibilities :
Deliver direct patient care to adult medical / surgical patients with acute and chronic conditions.Manage and monitor stroke patients in a stepdown setting, recognizing changes in neurological status and initiating appropriate interventions.Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members including physicians, therapists, and case managers to ensure coordinated, high-quality care.Administer medications, perform assessments, document in the EMR, and provide comprehensive nursing care per hospital protocols.Float to other units as needed within the RN scope of practice.Educate patients and families about stroke recovery, discharge planning, and health maintenance.Required Requirements :
Experience :Minimum 2+ years recent MS Stroke Stepdown experience .
Documented travel nurse experience .Certifications (Required) :Current AHA BLS
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) CertificationLicensure :Active New York RN License
All active RN licenses .Other Requirements :Proficiency with EPIC EMR
Must be willing to float to other units as neededAdditional Info :
Will accept local candidates.Local pay rates will apply to candidates residing within 75 miles.Interested candidates are encouraged to apply with an updated resume.
Our recruitment team will reach out within 24 hours.
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