Travel Nurse RN - Rehab - $1,898 to $2,242 per week in New York, NY

Registered Nurse (RN) | Rehab
Location: New York, NY
Agency: MD Nurse Staffing, LLC.
Pay: $1,898 to $2,242 per week
Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours
Start Date: 8/31/2026

About the Position

Registered Nurse (RN) – Rehabilitation/Medical-Surgical | Local & Travel Contract

Location: New York, NY 10025
Shift: Day | 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM | 3×12-Hour Shifts
Hours: 34.5 Hours/Week
Contract Duration: 14+Weeks
Start Date: 08/31/2026
Employment Type: Local & Travel Contract
Local Pay: $55/hr on W2 Without benefits

Travel Pay Package

$22.00

$759.00

34.50

$43.00

$1,483.50

$65.00

$2,242.50

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) with Rehabilitation and Medical-Surgical experience for a contract assignment at a leading academic medical center in New York City. This opportunity is open to both local and travel nurses .

The RN will provide compassionate, evidence-based care to adult rehabilitation and medical-surgical patients, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to promote recovery, improve functional outcomes, and deliver high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to Rehabilitation and Medical-Surgical patients.
• Perform patient assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Administer medications, IV therapies, and treatments according to physician orders.
• Monitor patient progress and respond appropriately to changes in condition.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Educate patients and families regarding rehabilitation goals, treatment plans, and discharge planning.
• Accurately document patient care using Epic EMR .
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, infection prevention, and patient safety standards.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and quality improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Active New York State RN License
• BLS Certification
• CRRN (Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse) Certification (Required)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience
• Minimum 2 years of recent Rehabilitation and Medical-Surgical nursing experience
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Strong patient assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred for travel candidates (not required for local candidates)

Education

• BSN preferred
• Associate Degree in Nursing accepted with relevant experience or active enrollment in a BSN program