Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Job

Overview
Med Surg Registered Nurse (RN) - Adult/geriatric med-surg unit in Saratoga Springs, NY. Start date: 09/14/2026. Duration: Weeks. Shift: 3x12 Nights. Travel assignment in a hospital setting. Weekly pay: $2,088-$2,250 per week. Guaranteed hours: 0.0. Employment type: Travel - Temporary Assignment. This role requires NY RN licensure, with a minimum of two years' acute hospital nursing experience and prior travel experience as referenced in the posting. Orientation is 36 hours.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,088-$2,250
- Orientation: 36 hours
- Shift: 3x12 Nights
- Start date: 09/14/2026
- Setting: Hospital Med Surg unit (20 beds, ~20 patients)
- Weekend coverage required; unit offers 1:5 patient ratios and potential float within the hospital as needed

Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to adult and geriatric med-surg patients on a 20-bed unit
- Conduct ongoing assessments, develop and adjust care plans, and document care using the unit's charting processes
- Administer medications and treatments, including IV starts and maintenance, blood product administration, and insulin/heparin administration; manage peripheral and central lines as indicated
- Perform wound care, monitor labs and vital signs, respond to changes in patient status, and escalate to the physician or care team as needed
- Implement infection prevention and isolation precautions; adhere to PPE and standard safety practices
- Collaborate with physicians, case managers, and interdisciplinary teams; provide patient and family education and discharge planning support
- May float to other units within the hospital per manager discretion based on skillset and unit needs

Requirements
- Current New York RN license (active at time of submission)
- Minimum 2 years of acute hospital nursing experience
- BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
- Ability to work in a Med Surg setting and on a 3x12 night shift; weekend coverage required
- Recent Nursys verification; professional references; ability to complete HealthStream modules as required
- Willingness to float within the hospital as needed (per supervisor discretion)

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- Potential extension opportunities
- Nationwide travel assignments (where available)
- Competitive weekly pay and onboarding/assignment orientation support

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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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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

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