Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Job

Utica, NY
Contracted
Mid Level
Overview
Registered Nurse – Med Surg in Utica, New York. This travel, temporary assignment starts on 10/26/2026 and runs for 13 weeks. Weekly pay ranges from $2,166 to $2,320, with guaranteed hours of 36 per week. Shift is night, on a 2x3 schedule. Practice on an acute care med-surg unit with adult patients and potential float to other med-surg areas as needed. EMR will be EPIC; active NY RN license required.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,166 – $2,320 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Night shift, 2x3 schedule
- Start date: 10/26/2026
- Setting: Med-surg unit on an acute care environment

Responsibilities
- Deliver direct, patient-centered care for adult medical-surgical patients, including post-surgical recovery and common MS diagnoses (e.g., abdominal pain, cholelithiasis, osteoarthritis, fractures, back pain, morbid obesity post-bariatric procedures).
- Monitor and interpret vital signs, assess patient status, administer medications and therapies per orders, and escalate changes in condition promptly.
- Utilize EPIC for documentation, care plans, and care coordination; maintain accurate, timely charting and discharge planning support.
- Manage common unit equipment (IV pumps, N/G tubes, feeding tubes) and collaborate with physicians, case managers, and other health professionals to ensure safe, effective care.
- Float to related med-surg areas as requested; uphold patient safety, infection control, and quality standards throughout the shift.
- Provide patient and family education, answer questions, and support rehabilitation and recovery goals.

Requirements
- Active NY RN license (NURSYS verification) with current New York state registration
- Current American Heart Association BLS certification
- 2+ years of Med Surg nursing experience; travel experience required
- EMR experience with EPIC preferred
- Ability to work a night shift and float to other med-surg areas as needed

Benefits and Support
- 36 guaranteed hours per week
- 13-week assignment
- Night shift with 12-hour blocks
- Travel assignment with start date of 10/26/2026

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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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