Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Job
Registered Nurse – Med/Surg, Rochester, NY. Travel assignment starting 08/03/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay range: $2,049 to $2,198 per week. Shift: 12-hour rotations (days/evenings/nights). Work in an inpatient unit focused on end-of-life symptom management with general medicine overflow. Telemetry experience is NOT required.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,049 – $2,198 per week
- Assignment length: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour rotations (D/E/N)
- Location: Rochester, NY, United States
- No guaranteed hours
- Telemetry experience not required
- On-call per unit need
- Inpatient unit with adult patients (18+), end-of-life symptom management and general medicine overflow
Responsibilities
- Deliver direct bedside nursing care to adult patients on the unit, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care
- Monitor patient status, recognize changes, and respond promptly; advocate for patients and families in crisis
- Administer medications and therapies per protocol, including IV therapy and wound care; manage analgesia needs and chart outcomes
- Support symptom management at end of life, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and palliative care services
- Perform accurate documentation of assessments, interventions, and patient responses; ensure safety and quality standards
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the care team; participate in rounds and care conferences
- Rotate through D/E/N shifts and participate in weekends/holidays as required by unit need
Requirements
- Active NYS RN license
- Minimum 2 years of recent palliative or acute med/surg experience
- BLS certification from the American Heart Association
- Experience with patient-controlled analgesia pumps or CHPN certification highly desired
- Ability to work in an inpatient adult unit; strong assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills
- Ability to manage complex patient needs and family conversations; comfortable with on-call per unit needs
Education
- Active NYS RN license required
Benefits and Support
- Competitive weekly pay
- 13-week assignment with potential extension opportunities
- Ongoing assignment support from a dedicated recruiter
- Travel coordination assistance and onboarding support
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PAY DISCLAIMER
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.
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