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Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Job

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Healthforce

Watertown, NY

Staffing partner

RN · ICU

Posted Jun 19

Shift
12-hour nights
Hours a week
36
Unit
Med-Surg
Contract
13 weeks

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
12-hour nights · 3 a week · 36 hours
Term
13 weeks · starts Jun 1, 2026 · Travel
On the floor
Charge shifts · Floating required
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN
Staffing partner
Healthforce

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

About this role

Overview Registered Nurse - Med Surg, Watertown, NY. This travel assignment starts 06/01/2026 and runs for 13 weeks. Weekly pay is $2,260–$2,477, with guaranteed hours of 36 per week. Shift is the night 12-hour schedule (7:00 pm–7:00 am) on a 2x3 rotation. Work will occur in an acute care-inspired Med/Surg setting with potential PCU coverage. The RN should be comfortable floating to Med/Surg and PCU as needed.

Key Highlights

  • Weekly pay: $2,260–$2,477 (per week)
  • Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
  • Contract duration: 13 weeks
  • Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 pm–7:00 am, 2x3 schedule
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  • Start date: 06/01/2026
  • Setting: Med/Surg and PCU coverage in an acute care-influenced unit

Responsibilities

  • Deliver direct nursing care to adult patients in Med/Surg and PCU units, including assessment, monitoring, and documentation
  • Administer medications and treatments per physician orders; respond to changes in patient condition
  • Collaborate with physicians, other nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to develop and adjust care plans
  • Float to Med/Surg and PCU as needed; apply safe patient-handling techniques and utilize lifts as required
  • Respond to emergencies, participate in rounds, and assist with admissions, discharges, and procedures
  • May assume charge nurse duties as assigned and uphold patient safety, quality, and regulatory standards

Requirements

  • Current New York RN license
  • BLS certification (or obtain within 3 months of hire)
  • Coronary Care experience required
  • Minimum 1 completed traveler assignment; first-time travelers will not be considered
  • Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
  • Ability to float to Med/Surg and PCU; previous hospital RN experience preferred

Benefits and Support

  • Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
  • Weekly pay: $2,260–$2,477 (per week)
  • 13-week assignment with a defined start date
  • Travel assignment support through the staffing partner to assist with credentialing and onboarding

Find more opportunities To explore additional travel nursing openings, apply at Healthforce Healthcare LLC: https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply. If you’re seeking other Med/Surg travel roles, there are multiple listings available that may fit your criteria.

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. 00xFUZAs6i

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Requirements

  • Current New York RN license
  • BLS certification (or obtain within 3 months of hire)
  • Coronary Care experience required
  • Minimum 1 completed traveler assignment; first-time travelers will not be considered
  • Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
  • Ability to float to Med/Surg and PCU; previous hospital RN experience preferred

Place

City
Watertown, NY
Median rent
$967/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities

Local household income
$51,753/yr

all local households, not nurse pay

Metro price level
12% below the national average

Watertown area index 87.7, where 100 is the national average.

Address
Watertown, NY 13601, USA

Watertown sits in New York's North Country, near the Thousand Islands region and Fort Drum. This small city offers a quiet, community-focused pace with easy access to the St. Lawrence River and Lake Ontario shorelines. A practical fit for nurses seeking small-city living with year-round outdoor recreation.

Map showing the location of Watertown, NY
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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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