Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Job
Registered Nurse, Med Surg (Travel) – Rome, New York, United States
Start date: 08/10/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
Weekly pay: $1,960–$2,120 per week
Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
Shift: 3x12-hour nights
Setting: Hospital
This travel assignment is managed by Healthforce Healthcare LLC and requires a current NYS nursing license, BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke certification prior to start.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,960–$2,120 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 3x12-hour nights (7:00 PM–7:30 AM)
- Start date: 08/10/2026
- Med/Surg with Telemetry, float to step-down as needed
Responsibilities
- Deliver direct patient care for adult medical-surgical and telemetry patients, including monitoring vital signs and cardiac rhythms.
- Float to the step-down unit as needed and maintain patient safety, accuracy in documentation, and appropriate handoffs.
- Administer medications and cardiac drips per order; monitor for adverse effects and respond to changes in patient condition.
- Manage IV therapy, wound care, dressing changes, and meticulous line care with attention to infection control.
- Read and interpret telemetry/EKG strips, respond to rhythm abnormalities, and communicate findings to the care team.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement plan of care; document in the electronic health record; uphold patient safety and quality standards.
- Follow unit protocols, maintain nurse-patient ratios (1:5), and ensure compliance with NIH Stroke protocols where applicable.
Requirements
- Active New York State Registered Nurse license
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- NIH Stroke Certification required before start
- Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience (Med-Surg/Telemetry preferred)
- Ability to float to MS/Telemetry/step-down units as needed
- Travel experience preferred; flu vaccine or declination accepted
- Strong IV skills; comfortable with cardiac medications/drips and reading EKG strips
- Wound care experience and ability to manage cardiac monitoring and telemetry patient needs
Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week on a 13-week contract
- Night shift with 12-hour shifts
- Orientation includes 8 hours of CEUs
- Dedicated assignment support and recruitment assistance
Find more opportunities
Explore other RN travel openings at Healthforce Healthcare LLC by visiting https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply and apply to additional opportunities.
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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.
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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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