Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Job

Overview
Registered Nurse - Med Surg in Utica, NY. Start date 10/26/2026 for a 13-week travel assignment. Weekly pay ranges from $2,115 to $2,270, with guaranteed 36 hours per week. Shift is night, 12-hour blocks (2x3 nights) on a hospital Med/Surg unit that handles stroke stepdown patients. This posting is for a real, temporary travel role managed by Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,115-$2,270 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Night, 12-hour blocks (2x3 nights)
- Start date: 10/26/2026
- Setting: Med Surg on a unit that includes stroke stepdown patients
- Local rate option: Local candidates within ~75 miles may receive local rate

Responsibilities
- Provide direct, compassionate nursing care to adult Med/Surg patients, including stroke stepdown cases and related conditions (e.g., altered mental status, COPD, CHF, pneumonia, renal concerns).
- Monitor patient status, perform head-to-toe assessments, administer medications and IV therapies, manage IV pumps and enteral feeding tubes, and document findings accurately.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to develop and execute care plans; respond to clinical changes; escalate as needed; and participate in handoffs during shift changes.
- Utilize the electronic medical record (EPIC) for timely documentation, orders, and communications; ensure charting is complete and accurate.
- Adhere to infection control and isolation precautions; provide patient and family education; and support safe patient transitions, including admissions and discharges.
- Float to other units as needed per unit staffing requirements; comply with unit-specific policies and scrubs color as directed.

Requirements
- Active New York RN license with NURSYS verification
- 2+ years of Med/Surg experience with stroke stepdown exposure; travel experience required
- BLS certification; NIHSS certification (or ability to obtain prior to start); NIHSS is required for this unit
- EMR experience, specifically EPIC
- Valid driver's license with address that matches demographics
- Ability to work night shift and participate in floating as needed
- RTO must be requested at time of submission

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Housing assistance
- Extension opportunities
- Fast credentialing
- Nationwide assignments
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- Local rate option for candidates within 75 miles

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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.

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
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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
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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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