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Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Job

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Utica, New York

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This role comes through Healthforce, a staffing partner, so ask which facility you would land in.

Eligibility
ICU

Posted Jun 19

Shift and hours
Nights36 hours a week
Unit and setting
Med-Surg · Hospital
License
RN licenseActive Registered Nurse license in New York (Nursys verification)
Term
13 weeks · starts Jun 15, 2026 · Travel

Do you qualify?

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

What it pays

Against similar roles
In range for New York travel rolesNew York travel postings that state pay run $1,670/week to $2,880/week, the middle half $2,030/week to $2,570/week, across 314 postings.

Benefits

  • 24/7 recruiter and travel support
  • Credentialing and onboarding assistance
  • Dedicated assignment support

The role and schedule

Floating
Floats to other units
Charting
Epic

The workplace

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Healthforce
Staffing partner
Staffing partner
Healthforce

Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

Your fit

On your path

Med surg A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.

Original listing

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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)
  • 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

Find more opportunities Find more opportunities at Healthforce Healthcare LLC: https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply

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

What's around it?

In Utica, NY

Utica, NYFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 7% below the US average

Median rent
$951/mo
Household income
$52,484/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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