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Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Job

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Healthforce

Utica, NY

Staffing partner

RN · ICU

Posted Jun 19 · Not open to new grads

Shift
Nights
Hours a week
36
Unit
Med-Surg
Contract
13 weeks

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
Nights · 36 hours
Term
13 weeks · starts Jun 15, 2026 · Travel
On the floor
Floating required
Practice
Epic charting
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN
More role details
Experience
2+ years
Staffing partner
Healthforce

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Pay

About this role

Overview Registered Nurse - Med Surg (Travel) – Utica, NY. Start date 06/15/2026 for a 13-week assignment. Weekly pay: $2,185–$2,327 per week. Guaranteed hours: 36 per week. Shift: Night, 2x3 schedule. Setting: hospital Med Surg unit. This travel opportunity requires active NY RN licensure, travel experience, and EPIC EMR familiarity, with local rate consideration for eligible candidates within 75 miles.

Key Highlights

  • Weekly pay: $2,185–$2,327 per week
  • Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
  • Contract duration: 13 weeks
  • Shift: Nights (2x3)
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  • Start date: 06/15/2026
  • Setting: Med Surg unit in a hospital

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct patient care for adult Med Surg patients, including post-surgical care (e.g., abdominal pain, cholelithiasis, osteoarthritis, fractures, back pain, bariatric considerations)
  • Regularly assess patient condition, administer medications, monitor vital signs, manage IV pumps, and care for N/G and feeding tubes
  • Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and document care in EPIC EMR; communicate changes in patient status promptly
  • Participate in unit floatation as needed and adhere to patient safety and infection control protocols
  • Prepare and participate in shift handoffs; educate patients and families on care plans and discharge instructions

Requirements

  • Active Registered Nurse license in New York (Nursys verification)
  • Current AHA BLS certification
  • Minimum 2 years of Med Surg experience; travel experience required
  • EPIC EMR experience
  • Ability to work the night shift on a 2x3 schedule
  • RTO must be included at submission; local candidates within 75 miles eligible for local rate

Education

  • Registered Nurse credential and licensure to practice in New York

Find local constraints

  • Local candidates within 75 miles eligible for local rate

Benefits and Support

  • 24/7 recruiter and travel support
  • Credentialing and onboarding assistance (including licensure verification)
  • Dedicated assignment support throughout the contract
  • Access to additional opportunities with Healthforce Healthcare LLC

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide

Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

  • Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
  • Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
  • Local contract and per diem opportunities
  • Short-term and 13-week travel assignments

Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

What Makes Healthforce Different

We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

  • Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
  • Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
  • Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
  • 24/7 support while you are on assignment
  • Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings

We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals

Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

  • Quick submissions to open jobs
  • Access to multiple job options at once
  • Flexible assignment locations
  • Ongoing support throughout your contract

Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

Start Your Next Travel Assignment

Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.

Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities. gCAdSUBTCY

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Requirements - Active Registered Nurse license in New York (Nursys verification) - Current AHA BLS certification - Minimum 2 years of Med Surg experience; travel experience required - EPIC EMR experience - Ability to wo…· from this posting

Requirements

  • Active Registered Nurse license in New York (Nursys verification)
  • Current AHA BLS certification
  • Minimum 2 years of Med Surg experience; travel experience required
  • EPIC EMR experience
  • Ability to work the night shift on a 2x3 schedule
  • RTO must be included at submission; local candidates within 75 miles eligible for local rate
  • Registered Nurse credential and licensure to practice in New York

Place

City
Utica, NY
Median rent
$951/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities

Local household income
$52,484/yr

all local households, not nurse pay

Metro price level
7% below the national average

Utica area index 92.7, where 100 is the national average.

Utica sits in central New York's Mohawk Valley, blending old-world immigrant heritage with a relaxed small-city pace. The city offers affordable living and is anchored by Mohawk Valley Health System's modern downtown hospital campus.

Map showing the location of Utica, NY
Approximate location in Utica, NY. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

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Healthforce is a travel nursing staffing agency based in Rochester, NY, that places registered nurses in temporary clinical assignments across multiple states. Assignments have been listed in locations such as Utica, NY and Salida, CO, indicating a multi-state operational footprint.…

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