Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Job
Registered Nurse - Med Surg, Watertown, NY. This travel assignment starts 06/01/2026 and runs for 13 weeks. Weekly pay is $2,260–$2,477, with guaranteed hours of 36 per week. Shift is the night 12-hour schedule (7:00 pm–7:00 am) on a 2x3 rotation. Work will occur in an acute care-inspired Med/Surg setting with potential PCU coverage. The RN should be comfortable floating to Med/Surg and PCU as needed.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,260–$2,477 (per week)
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 pm–7:00 am, 2x3 schedule
- Start date: 06/01/2026
- Setting: Med/Surg and PCU coverage in an acute care-influenced unit
Responsibilities
- Deliver direct nursing care to adult patients in Med/Surg and PCU units, including assessment, monitoring, and documentation
- Administer medications and treatments per physician orders; respond to changes in patient condition
- Collaborate with physicians, other nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to develop and adjust care plans
- Float to Med/Surg and PCU as needed; apply safe patient-handling techniques and utilize lifts as required
- Respond to emergencies, participate in rounds, and assist with admissions, discharges, and procedures
- May assume charge nurse duties as assigned and uphold patient safety, quality, and regulatory standards
Requirements
- Current New York RN license
- BLS certification (or obtain within 3 months of hire)
- Coronary Care experience required
- Minimum 1 completed traveler assignment; first-time travelers will not be considered
- Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
- Ability to float to Med/Surg and PCU; previous hospital RN experience preferred
Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Weekly pay: $2,260–$2,477 (per week)
- 13-week assignment with a defined start date
- Travel assignment support through the staffing partner to assist with credentialing and onboarding
Find more opportunities
To explore additional travel nursing openings, apply at Healthforce Healthcare LLC: https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply. If you’re seeking other Med/Surg travel roles, there are multiple listings available that may fit your criteria.
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.
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Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.
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We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.
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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.
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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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