Travel Med Surg Stroke Stepdown RN - $2,239 per week

Thrive Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Utica, New York.

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/14/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Registered Nurse - Medical / Surgical (Nursing)

Location: City, State

Job Description:

This position is for a Registered Nurse specializing in Medical/Surgical care, focusing on the management of stroke stepdown patients.

• Unit Type: Medical/Surgical Stroke Stepdown


• Common Diagnoses: Stroke, altered mental status, renal issues, dialysis, COPD, CHF, isolation, general medical-surgical conditions, pneumonia, and pulmonary issues.


• Patient Demographics: Adults


• Number of Beds: 64


• Specialty Equipment: IV pumps, N/G tubes, feeding tubes

Shift: 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM (Block scheduling is not guaranteed)

Floating: Required

Scrub Color: Navy Blue

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Medical/Surgical nursing with stroke stepdown experience


• Current AHA BLS Certification


• NIHSS Certification (can be obtained prior to start)


• Active NY License and all other active RN licenses must be verified via NURSYS report


• Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR), specifically EPIC, is preferred

All candidates are encouraged to submit their applications along with their resume showing travel experience and relevant licenses for consideration.

Thrive Staffing Job ID #19305507. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:Med Surg,19:00:00-07:00:00

At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.