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: 16 Weeks
Start Date: 10/5/2026

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical (RN - Med-Surg)

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse for a Medical-Surgical unit at MVHS-Wynn, 6th Floor, located in Utica, New York. This role involves providing comprehensive care to adult patients with a diverse range of medical and post-surgical conditions.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, managing patients recovering from various procedures and medical diagnoses, including but not limited to abdominal pain, cholelithiasis, osteoarthritis, fractures, back pain, and bariatric surgery for morbid obesity. This position requires strong clinical skills, critical thinking, and a commitment to patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult patients on a Medical-Surgical unit.
• Manage a diverse patient population, including those recovering from post-surgical procedures for conditions such as abdominal pain, cholelithiasis, osteoarthritis, fractures, back pain, and morbid obesity (bariatric surgery).
• Administer medications, perform treatments, and monitor patient progress in accordance with established protocols.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
• Document patient care accurately and thoroughly in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Float to other units as required by facility needs.

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Minimum of 2 years of recent experience in an acute care Medical-Surgical setting.
• Prior travel nursing experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Clinical Expertise: Proficient in Medical-Surgical nursing practices, including post-surgical care, wound management, pain assessment, and medication administration.
• Equipment Proficiency: Skilled in the use of IV pumps, nasogastric (N/G) tubes, and feeding tubes.
• EMR Systems: Demonstrated proficiency with EPIC.
• Soft Skills: Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing patient needs.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: Nights (NOC)
• Hours: 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM
• Days per Week: 3
• Shift Duration: 12-hour shifts
• Contract Length: 16 weeks
• Start Date: October 5, 2026
• End Date: January 23, 2027
• Block Scheduling: Block scheduling is never promised or guaranteed.
• Floating: Floating to other units may be required.
• Call Requirements: Not specified.
• Weekend Rotations: Not specified.

Licensing Requirements

• Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York (NY).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).