Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Job

Overview
Registered Nurse, Med Surg in Utica, NY. This travel temporary assignment begins 10/05/2026 and runs for 16 weeks. Weekly pay ranges from $2,194 to $2,356 per week, with 36 guaranteed hours per week. Shift: Night shift, 12-hour blocks, three nights per week on a 2x3 schedule. Settings: med-surg unit on a hospital floor with floating to other units as needed.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,194–$2,356 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 16 weeks
- Shift: Night, 12-hour blocks (3 nights/week) on a 2x3 schedule
- Start date: 10/05/2026
- Assignment setting: Med-surg unit in a hospital environment; travel assignment with floating required; EPIC EMR experience

Responsibilities
- Provide direct, compassionate care for adult patients on a Med/Surg unit, including post-surgical and medical-surgical cases
- Administer medications, monitor vitals, manage IV infusions and IV pumps, and respond to changes in patient condition
- Perform comprehensive assessments, develop and update care plans, and document in EPIC EMR
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team (surgeons, case management, rehabilitation, ancillary staff) to coordinate care and ensure smooth transitions
- Float to other units as needed; maintain safety, infection control, and patient-centered care throughout assignments
- Support post-operative care for common diagnoses such as abdominal pain, cholelithiasis, osteoarthritis, fractures, back pain, and bariatric surgery patients

Requirements
- Active New York RN license; Nursys license verification required
- Current BLS (AHA) certification
- Minimum 2 years Med/Surg experience; travel experience required
- EPIC EMR experience
- Willingness to float to other units as needed
- RTO must be included at time of submission
- Driver’s license with address matching demographics

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment
- Credentialing assistance to facilitate onboarding
- 24/7 support for clinical and travel needs
- Nationwide assignment opportunities
- Extension opportunities at the end of the contract

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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.

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.

• 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
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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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