Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Job

Overview
Registered Nurse - Med Surg
Utica, New York, United States
Start date: November 2, 2026
Contract length: 13 weeks
Weekly pay: $2,147–$2,257 per week
Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 2x3 schedule (6:30 pm–7:00 am); floating to other Med Surg units as needed
Setting: hospital, Med Surg unit
Travel assignment with Healthforce Healthcare LLC

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,147–$2,257 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 2x3 schedule
- Start date: November 2, 2026
- Setting: Med Surg unit within a hospital

Responsibilities
- Provide direct, compassionate nursing care for adult Med Surg patients, including post-operative and general medical/surgical cases
- Monitor, assess, and document patient status, vital signs, and response to treatment; respond quickly to changes in condition
- Administer prescribed medications and therapies; manage IV pumps and use NG/tube feeding devices as required
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and adjust care plans; coordinate with physicians, case management, and ancillary staff
- Maintain patient safety and comfort, implement fall and infection prevention precautions, and educate patients and families as appropriate
- Document thoroughly in the electronic medical record (Epic), including care plans, progress notes, and DISCHARGE planning; adhere to unit policies and procedures
- Float to other Med Surg units as needed to balance patient load and staffing

Requirements
- Active New York RN license; Nursys verification required; all active RN licenses must be verifiable
- Current American Heart Association BLS certification
- 2+ years of Med Surg experience (adult population); travel experience required
- EMR experience with Epic
- Ability to float to other Med Surg units as needed
- Driver’s license with address match to demographics
- RTO (requested time off) must be included at time of submission
- Education: RN licensure in New York

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance to facilitate placement
- Potential housing assistance options and guidance
- Extension opportunities for continued assignments beyond the initial contract
- Responsive, assignment-specific support to address questions and needs during the rotation

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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.

Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide

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
• Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
• Local contract and per diem opportunities
• Short-term and 13-week travel assignments

Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

What Makes Healthforce Different

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.

Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals

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.

• Quick submissions to open jobs
• Access to multiple job options at once
• Flexible assignment locations
• Ongoing support throughout your contract

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.

Start Your Next Travel Assignment

Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.

Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.