Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,419 per week (Hiring Immediately)

TNAA TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Albany, New York. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Med Surg Discipline: RN Start Date: 09/28/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Description We're looking for Medical Surgical Neuro RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Albany, NY. The right RN should have 1-2 years recent acute care experience. Read below for more requirements. As a MedSurg Neuro RN, you will conduct patient assessments and prioritize data collection based on patients' immediate conditions or needs. MedSurg RNs perform ongoing assessments and appropriate treatments as ordered by a physician. Documenting patient findings and providing education and support to patients' families is essential to this travel nurse position. As a Medical Surgical Travel Nurse, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks: Provide bedside care for a variety of patients, including pre- and post-op patients. Prepare, administer and record prescribed medication, reporting any adverse reactions to treatment. Change dressings, insert catheters and start IVs. Prepares equipment and aids physician during examination and treatment of patient. Educates patients on surgical procedures. Participates in discharge planning and initiates patient education plan as prescribed by physician. Medical Surgical Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty. RNs should be able to easily lift 20 pounds. Moving or lifting of patients may require lifting of up to 50 pounds at times. RNs will work in a fast-paced environment treating patients that may be confused, agitated, and/or uncooperative. Requirements*: ACLS, BLS, 2 Years * Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment. 100% Complete Profile Helps with Submitting you ASAP Specialty: Medical-Surgical (Med Surg) RN Position: Registered Nurse (RN) Openings: 1 Job Number: 1482978 Location: Academic Medical Center (600 beds) Shift: Nights Schedule: 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM (12-hour shifts) Start Date: 9/21/2026 Requirements: Active RN license Current ACLS certification Current BLS certification Minimum 2 years of RN experience At least 1 year of recent MedSurg experience Must pass facility competency testing Preferred Qualifications Previous experience in a large academic or teaching hospital Experience caring for diverse, high-acuity patient populations Strong assessment and critical thinking skills Familiarity with Epic EMR (required) About TNAA TotalMed RN TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience. TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients. Benefits Weekly pay Guaranteed Hours Continuing Education 401k retirement plan Sick pay Wellness and fitness programs Referral bonus Employee assistance programs Medical benefits Dental benefits Vision benefits Benefits start day 15c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386