GHR Healthcare - PH Division is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Utica, New York.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 12/29/2025
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Jobs in Utica, NY – Night Shift
Advance your nursing career with a high-demand Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) travel assignment in Utica, NY (zip code 13502). Join a leading healthcare team on the Stroke Stepdown unit and experience the vibrant community of Central New York. This travel nursing job offers excellent clinical experience and exposure to a diverse patient population.
Key Job Details – Med/Surg RN Travel Assignment
- Location: Utica, NY 13502 (Central New York nursing jobs)
- Job Title: Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nurse
- Unit: Stroke Stepdown (7th Floor, 64-bed unit)
- Shift: 12-hour night shifts (6:30pm – 7:00am)
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks (Start: December 29, 2025 – End: March 29, 2026)
- Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $2,110 - $2,170
- Patient Demographics: Adult patients
- Scrub Color: Navy Blue
- EMR System: EPIC
- Floating: Required to other hospital units as needed
Registered Nurse Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of recent experience as a Med/Surg RN, preferably on Stroke Stepdown units
- Active New York RN license (NURSYS verification required)
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS and NIHSS certifications
- Proficiency with EPIC EMR system
- Up-to-date resume documenting relevant nursing experience
- Two recent Med/Surg Charge/Manager RN references
- Skills checklist for Med/Surg nursing specialty
- Valid driver’s license with address matching application demographics
- Ability and willingness to float to other hospital units
Med/Surg RN Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality nursing care to adult patients with stroke, altered mental status, renal/dialysis, COPD, CHF, pneumonia, pulmonary, and other medical-surgical diagnoses
- Monitor, assess, and document patient status using EPIC EMR
- Administer medications and operate specialty equipment including IV pumps, N/G tubes, and feeding tubes
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans
- Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for patients and staff
- Float to other hospital units to support patient care needs as required
Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Med/Surg Registered Nurse in Utica, NY. Take advantage of this travel nursing job opportunity and discover all that Central New York has to offer!
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
About GHR
For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.
We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded.
We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Planet Healthcare Job ID #437927. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Med/Surg
About GHR Healthcare - PH Division
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