About this opportunity
HealthForce Healthcare lists this Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Job opportunity in city of saratoga springs, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
Registered Nurse, Med Surg (Adult/Geriatric) travel assignment in Saratoga Springs, NY. Start date 10/19/2026 for a weeks-long contract on a 3x12 night schedule in a hospital setting. Weekly pay range is $2,122–$2,203 per week, with no guaranteed hours. This Med/Surg unit serves adult and geriatric patients with a typical 5:1 patient-to-nurse ratio and requires weekend coverage.
Key Highlights
Weekly pay: $2,122–$2,203 per week
Guaranteed hours: 0
Contract duration: Weeks
Shift: 3x12 Nights
Start date: 10/19/2026
Weekend coverage required
Responsibilities
Provide direct bedside nursing care for adult and geriatric Med/Surg patients on a ~20-bed unit, with a typical 5:1 nurse-to-patient ratio across days, nights, and weekends
Administer medications and IV therapy, manage PICC/central line care and blood draws, plus blood product administration and insulin/heparin administration
Perform wound care (including Wound VAC), ostomy care, feeding tube care, and maintain infection precautions; monitor and document patient status per policy
Monitor vitals and changes in condition; communicate with the care team; participate in care planning, discharge planning, and patient education
May float to other units within scope of practice as needed; adhere to unit policies and safety protocols
Requirements
Active New York RN license required at submission; submit Nursys verification and current certifications prior to start
Minimum 2 years of acute hospital nursing experience; prior travel experience; professional references required
SSN and DOB required for compliance
EKG exam via Relias within 72 hours of signing; initial pass ≥85% with rhythm identification; retest allowed per policy
Healthstream modules must be completed by 7 a.m. on the Wednesday prior to start (exceptions noted in policy)
Weekend coverage required; must be willing to float within skillset as directed by the manager
Local residency restrictions: primary residence within 50 miles of the DL address not accepted; county exclusions include Warren, Washington, Fulton, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Albany, Columbia, Greene, Dutchess, Ulster
COVID-19 vaccine not required
Benefits and Support
24/7 recruiter and travel support
Dedicated assignment management and support throughout the contract
Onboarding and credentialing assistance
Compliance guidance and documentation support
Clear start-date coordination and ongoing clinical support throughout the assignment
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.
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Who can apply
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