Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Rochester, NY

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Rochester, NY
Agency: job.com
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title – Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical – Neuro
Location – 1555 Long Pond Rd, Rochester, New York 14626-4164, United States
Duration – 13 Weeks (06/15/2026 onward)
Shift – Day Shift, 3x12-Hour (11:00 AM – 11:00 PM)
Rotation – No Block Scheduling
Float – Yes (MS Units)
Call Requirement – No

Job Description
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical – Neuro responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care in an acute inpatient rehabilitation environment specializing in neurological and rehabilitation patients. The RN will care for adult and pediatric patients with stroke, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, orthopedic conditions, limb loss, heart failure, and LVAD support while ensuring patient safety and quality outcomes.

The role requires strong neuro and rehabilitation nursing experience, critical thinking skills, patient education, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. The RN must be proficient in phlebotomy, IV placement, rehabilitation nursing practices, bowel/bladder training, and neurological assessments in a fast-paced rehab setting.

Requirements

Mandatory Skills / Experience
Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
Strong neuro experience REQUIRED
Acute Inpatient Rehab experience preferred
Acute Rehab Hospital experience required
Epic charting experience REQUIRED
Experience with CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident) patients required
Experience with traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury patients required
Experience with stroke scale assessment required
Experience with seizure disorders and neuromuscular disease required
Experience with post craniotomy patients required
Experience with IV therapy and venous blood draws required
Phlebotomy competency REQUIRED
Experience starting and maintaining IVs required
Central line/PICC line care experience required
Experience administering blood and blood products required
Experience with anticoagulation and antiseizure medications required
Experience with Foley catheter removal required
Experience with tracheostomy care preferred
Experience with rehabilitation nursing and patient education required
Experience using Hoyer lifts, sit-to-stand lifts, and transfer devices required
Strong communication, teamwork, and critical thinking skills required
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced rehabilitation environment

Patient Care Experience Required
Stroke and brain injury rehabilitation
Spinal cord injury rehabilitation
Orthopedic and total joint replacement patients
Heart failure and LVAD patients
Fall risk assessment and prevention
Pain assessment and management
Pressure ulcer prevention and wound care
Swallowing precautions and thickened liquids
Infection prevention and isolation precautions
Diabetic teaching and patient education

Certifications
BLS certification required
CRRN certification preferred

Benefits

What we offer :

Competitive weekly compensation

Referral Bonus, Loyalty Bonus

Tax-free stipends (if eligible)

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Dedicated recruiter and credentialing support

Paras Kandpal
Senior Healthcare Recruiter 
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