Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical/Surgical (Stroke Stepdown) - 26-04656


Healthcare - Upstate NY - Utica, NY
Utica, New York
Locations: Utica, Albany, Binghamton, Schenectady
Posted On: April 27, 2026
Last Day to Apply: May 04, 2026
Pay: $60.00 to $64.00 per hour

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical/Surgical (Stroke Stepdown)
Location: Utica, NY 13502
Assignment Duration: 13 Weeks

Assignment Details

  • Shift: Night Shift (6:30 PM – 7:00 AM)
  • Schedule: 3x12-hour shifts (36 hours/week)
  • Floating: Required

Position Overview

"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join a Medical/Surgical Stroke Stepdown unit. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical skills, prior travel experience, and the ability to work in a fast-paced acute care environment.


Key Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult patients in a Med/Surg Stroke Stepdown unit
  • Monitor and manage patients with conditions such as stroke, altered mental status, renal failure, COPD, CHF, pneumonia, and other general medical-surgical diagnoses
  • Utilize clinical equipment including IV pumps, NG tubes, and feeding tubes
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient outcomes
  • Float to other units as required based on staffing needs

Minimum Requirements

  • Minimum 2+ years of Medical/Surgical experience with Stroke Stepdown experience
  • Prior travel experience required
  • Active RN License (New York)
  • AHA BLS Certification (Current)
  • NIHSS Certification (required; can be obtained prior to start)
  • Experience with EPIC EMR system
  • Completed skills checklist matching specialty
  • NURSYS report verifying all active RN licenses

For more details reach at dparmar@navitashealth.com 

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.

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