Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,255 per week in Utica, NY

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Utica, NY
Agency: Highland Staffing, LLC
Pay: $2,255 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/23/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Highland Staffing, LLC to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Utica, New York, 13502!

Job Title

Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse for a 13-week travel assignment on the Medical-Surgical unit at MVHS-Wynn, located on the 6th Floor in Utica, New York. This role involves providing comprehensive nursing care to adult patients within a dynamic hospital environment.

The unit primarily cares for adult patients with a variety of medical and post-surgical conditions, including abdominal pain, cholelithiasis, osteoarthritis, fractures, back pain, and morbid obesity (including bariatric surgery patients). The ideal candidate will be proficient in managing diverse patient acuities and collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to adult medical-surgical patients, including post-surgical management and recovery.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, utilizing specialized equipment such as IV pumps, Nasogastric (N/G) tubes, and feeding tubes.
• Monitor patient conditions, document observations accurately, and communicate changes to physicians and other team members.
• Educate patients and their families on health conditions, medications, and discharge instructions to promote optimal outcomes.
• Ensure patient safety and maintain a therapeutic environment in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate flexibility by floating to other units as needed to support patient care demands.

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum of 2 years of recent, acute care experience in Medical-Surgical nursing.
• Prior travel nursing experience is mandatory.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).

Preferred Qualifications

Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Clinical Skills: Comprehensive patient assessment, medication administration, wound care, pain management, post-surgical recovery, discharge planning, electronic charting.
• Equipment Proficiency: IV pumps, Nasogastric (N/G) tubes, feeding tubes.
• EMR System: Proficiency with EPIC electronic medical record system.
• Soft Skills: Strong critical thinking, effective communication (verbal and written), adaptability, problem-solving, teamwork, compassion, time management.

Shift Details

• Shift: Nights, 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM.
• Duration: 12-hour shifts.
• Days per week: 3 days per week.
• Contract Length: 13 weeks.
• Start Date: November 23, 2026.
• End Date: February 20, 2027.
• Block scheduling is not guaranteed.
• Floating to other units is required.
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue.

Licensing Requirements

• Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State.
• NURSYS license verification required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).

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