Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Job
Registered Nurse, Med Surg | Utica, New York | Start: October 5, 2026 | 14 weeks | $2,204-$2,317 per week | 36 guaranteed hours per week | Night shift (12-hour blocks, 2x3) in a hospital Med/Surg unit. This travel assignment requires flexibility to float to related units as needed and to support post‑operative care for adults on a busy surgical service.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,204-$2,317 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract duration: 14 weeks
- Shift: Night shift, 12-hour blocks (2x3)
- Start date: October 5, 2026
- Setting: Hospital Med/Surg unit with adult patient population
- EMR experience: EPIC required
- Floating required to related units as needed
- Local candidates considered at local rate; travel experience required
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care for adult medical-surgical patients, including post-operative management
- Monitor patient status, perform ongoing assessments, interpret findings, and respond to changes in condition
- Administer medications, manage IV therapies, and handle drains/tubes as directed
- Document care and clinical decisions in EPIC; communicate with the care team to coordinate interventions and discharge planning
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff to ensure safe, effective patient care; participate in rounds as assigned
- Support patient and family education, pain management, and safety measures; assist with mobility and respiratory therapies as indicated
Requirements
- Active New York RN license with Nursys verification
- Current BLS (American Heart Association)
- Minimum 2 years of medical-surgical experience; travel experience required
- EMR: EPIC experience
- Ability to work night shift and float to related units as needed
- Driver’s license with address that matches demographics
- RTO (time off) must be included at time of submission
- Up-to-date resume showing MS experience and travel assignments
- Local candidates may be considered at local rate (less than 75 miles)
Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours and consistent weekly pay
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated assignment support throughout the contract
- Travel-specific onboarding and credentialing assistance
- Hospital-based orientation and unit-specific training as available
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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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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.
- 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
- Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings
We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.
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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.
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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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