Job Description

Overview
Registered Nurse, Med Surg (Stroke Stepdown) travel assignment available in New York, United States. Start date: 08/31/2026 for an estimated 13-week assignment. Weekly pay ranges from $2,165 to $2,295 per week, with guaranteed hours of 36 per week. Shift: Night shift, 2x3 schedule (6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.), unit-specific floating as needed. Working in a hospital setting on a MS Stroke Stepdown unit, the role involves adult patient care in a fast-paced environment with a focus on stroke and related medical conditions.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,165–$2,295 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Night shift (6:30 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.), 2x3 schedule; block scheduling not guaranteed
- Start date: 08/31/2026
- Setting: Hospital-based Med Surg with a Stroke Stepdown focus
- Floating required to other units as needed
- EMR: EPIC experience preferred

Responsibilities
- Deliver direct patient care to adults on a MS Stroke Stepdown unit, including monitoring neurological status and vital signs
- Administer medications, IV therapies, and supportive treatments per physician orders
- Manage cardiac and neurological assessments, document findings, and communicate changes promptly
- Utilize nursing skills to care for patients with stroke, altered mental status, renal issues, COPD, CHF, pneumonia, isolation precautions, and general medical-surgical conditions
- Operate unit equipment (IV pumps, NG/nutritional tubes) and implement feeding plans as ordered
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, participate in rounds, and ensure patient safety and quality of care
- Documentation in EPIC and adherence to unit protocols; support patient and family education
- Float to designated units as required by schedule; maintain professional appearance per unit guidelines (scrub color: navy)

Requirements
- Licensure: Current New York RN license with active status; NURSYS license verification required with all active RN licenses listed
- Certifications: AHA BLS required; NIHSS certification required (NIHSS can be obtained prior to start)
- Experience: Minimum 2+ years of Med/Surg experience with stroke stepdown and travel experience
- EMR: EPIC experience preferred
- Other: Driver’s license with address matching demographics; up-to-date resume including 2+ years MS/stroke stepdown experience and travel experience; ability to float; RTO requests must be included at time of submission

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated recruiter and travel support, with 24/7 access
- Housing assistance and nationwide assignments (where available)
- Extension opportunities and fast credentialing processes
- Comprehensive assignment support throughout the engagement

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
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• Short-term and 13-week travel assignments

Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

What Makes Healthforce Different

We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
• Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
• 24/7 support while you are on assignment
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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals

Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

• Quick submissions to open jobs
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Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

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Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.

Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.