Travel Med Surg RN - $1,978 per week

About the role

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Utica, New York. TotalMed is a Top Ten travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency that places nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians across all 50 states, focusing on putting highly‑skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing and a better patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments and prioritize data collection based on immediate conditions or needs.
• Perform ongoing assessments and appropriate treatments as ordered by a physician.
• Document patient findings and provide education and support to patients' families.
• Provide bedside care for a variety of patients, including pre‑ and post‑op patients.
• Prepare, administer and record prescribed medication, reporting any adverse reactions.
• Change dressings, insert catheters and start IVs.
• Prepare equipment and aid physician during examination and treatment.
• Educate patients on surgical procedures.
• Participate in discharge planning and initiate patient education plan as prescribed by physician.

Requirements

• Active BLS certification.
• 1‑2 years of recent acute care experience (minimum 2 years preferred).
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods, bend, lean and stoop without difficulty.
• Capable of lifting 20 pounds routinely; may need to lift up to 50 pounds when moving or lifting patients.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with patients who may be confused, agitated, or uncooperative.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1

Schedule

• Start date: 11/30/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Hours per week: 36 hours
• Shift: 12‑hour day shifts