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Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,290 per week

ARMStaffing

iconUtica, NY, US, 13501

iconPer Diem, Full Time

icon8 October 2025

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Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,290 per week at ARMStaffing summary:

This position is for a Travel Nurse RN specializing in Medical-Surgical and MS Stroke Stepdown care in Utica, New York, on a 13-week night shift contract. The nurse provides care for adult patients with various medical conditions including stroke, renal issues, COPD, and pulmonary complications, using specialty equipment like IV pumps and feeding tubes. The role requires collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, medication administration, patient monitoring, and discharge planning, supported by certifications and experience in MS Stroke Stepdown nursing.

ARMStaffing 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: 10/20/2025
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, nights
  • Employment Type: Travel

MS Stroke Stepdown Nurse

Location: Not Specified

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule: Night Shift

Shift: 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM

Job Description:

Join our team as a nurse in the MS Stroke Stepdown unit. This position involves providing care to adult patients with various diagnoses including stroke, altered mental status, renal issues, dialysis, COPD, CHF, isolation, general medical-surgical needs, pneumonia, and pulmonary issues. You will be expected to work closely with specialty equipment such as IV pumps, N/G tubes, and feeding tubes.

Responsibilities:
  • Provide high-quality nursing care to stroke stepdown patients.
  • Monitor patient conditions and report changes to the medical team.
  • Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
  • Participate in patient education and discharge planning.
Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure:
  • 2+ years of experience in MS Stroke Stepdown nursing.
  • Current AHA BLS and NIHSS certifications.
  • Active NY nursing license with all RN licenses verified through NURSYS.
  • 2 recent MS Charge/Manager RN references.
  • EMR experience with EPIC.
Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

  • Health Benefits: Day-1 access to Medical, Vision, Dental, Life, and more
  • Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
  • Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
  • 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
  • Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
  • Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

  • SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
  • SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
  • Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
  • Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
  • Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Healthcare Staffing Services

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!

ARMStaffing Job ID #34063902. 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:MedSurg,19:00:00-07:00:00

About ARMStaffing

Allied Resources Medical Staffing (ARMStaffing) places the most qualified medical professionals in the industry, including: local and travel contract, temp-to-perm, per diem, and direct-hire personnel.

As a leader in medical staffing, we cover every segment of the healthcare market and take pride in our ability to exceed our clients' expectations. We accomplish this through our total dedication to our clients and field associates, our over 15 years of experience, a strong and diverse poor of medical professionals, and the high level of loyalty of our internal staff.

We also make it a point to develop and maintain close relationships with staffing and office managers to ensure clear communication and proper placements based on the client's criteria. This allows us to tailor our services to best suit the staffing needs of our clients, while placing our employees in positions that match their abilities and preferences.

Our goal is to offer unparalleled service to our valued healthcare clients, regardless of facility size or location, and to maintain a top-notch workforce of qualified, dedicated and medical professionals.

The Experts in Healthcare Recruiting

  • Local and travel contracts
  • Temp-to-perm employment
  • Direct-hire personnel
  • Per Diem
  • Staffing for every segment of the healthcare industry including, RNs, LPNs, and CNAs, and Allied Health Professionals
  • Long-term contracts, block scheduling and per diem staffing options
  • 24-Hour customer service and on-call support 365 days a year
  • Full-time, registered nurse on staff to provide screening, background, and reference checks
  • Long-term and temporary career options with outstanding employee benefits
  • Medical Benefits
  • Company-matched 401K

Keywords:

travel nurse, medical-surgical nursing, stroke stepdown care, RN job, night shift nurse, patient care, medication administration, EMR EPIC, healthcare staffing, clinical support