About this opportunity
Healthforce lists this Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Job opportunity in city of utica, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
Registered Nurse – Med Surg in Utica, New York. This travel assignment starts 11/30/2026 and runs for 13 weeks. Weekly pay ranges from $2,194 to $2,246 with guaranteed 36 hours per week. Shifts are 12-hour day blocks (12x3), with floating to other units as needed. The role is in a general inpatient Med/Surg setting, using EPIC for charting, and serves adult patients with common post-operative diagnoses.
Key Highlights
Weekly pay: $2,194–$2,246 per week
Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
Contract duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 12-hour day blocks, 3 days per week
Start date: 11/30/2026
Setting: Med/Surg inpatient unit with EPIC EMR
Floating required: Yes
Submission must include RTO (time off) request
Local candidates may be eligible for local rate
Responsibilities
Provide direct, evidence-based nursing care for adults on the Med/Surg unit, including post-operative recovery and monitoring of vital signs, pain, and wound status
Administer medications, manage IV pumps, enteral feeding tubes, and a variety of supportive therapies per physician orders
Document patient assessments, care plans, and progress in EPIC; ensure accuracy and timeliness of all charting
Respond to changes in patient condition, elevate to the charge nurse or physician as appropriate, and participate in rapid response when needed
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team (nursing, surgical services, physical therapy, case management) to support safe discharge planning
Maintain unit standards, including infection control, patient safety, and patient/family education
Unit specifics: common post-surgical diagnoses include abdominal procedures, cholelithiasis, osteoarthritis, fractures, back pain, and bariatric surgery recovery
Scrub color: Navy Blue as directed; adhere to block scheduling and prepare for occasional unit-to-unit float
Requirements
Active NY licensed Registered Nurse license
Current American Heart Association BLS certification
2+ years of Med/Surg experience
Travel experience required
EMR experience with EPIC
Driver’s license with address matching demographics
RTO (time off) must be included at time of submission
Up-to-date resume reflecting 2+ years MS experience and travel assignments
Education:
RN degree from an accredited nursing program
Benefits and Support
24/7 recruiter and travel support
Dedicated support throughout the assignment
Credentialing and onboarding assistance to expedite start
EPIC EMR training and ongoing systems support
Potential extension opportunities after the initial 13 weeks
PAY DISCLAIMER
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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