Cross Country Nurses 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: 12/07/2026 Duration: 8 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Medical Surgical Floor position serving adult patients in a stroke stepdown setting. The role provides care for patients with complex medical and neurological conditions, including stroke, altered mental status, renal conditions, dialysis needs, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and congestive heart failure.

Job Details Schedule: Night shifts from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., consisting of 12-hour shifts and 36 hours per week.

Required Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years of medical-surgical experience with stroke stepdown experience; travel experience; current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification, which may be obtained before the start date; active New York Registered Nurse (RN) license and verification of all active RN licenses; valid driver's license with an address consistent with application information.

Float: Float rotation may be required.

Additional Information: Patient population includes adults. Common diagnoses include stroke, altered mental status, renal conditions, dialysis needs, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, congestive heart failure, isolation cases, general medical-surgical conditions, pneumonia, and pulmonary issues. Specialty equipment includes intravenous pumps, nasogastric tubes, and feeding tubes. Navy blue scrubs are required. Electronic medical record experience with EPIC is applicable.

Benefits The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include: Private housing or generous housing allowance Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage Competitive salaries Referral bonuses Travel reimbursement 401(k) retirement plan Direct deposit/free checking Unlimited free CE credits Cross Country Job ID 1350185. 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: Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical Floor About Cross Country Nurses You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits 401k retirement plan Referral bonus