Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse - $2,149 per week

About the role

Travel nurse RN Med Surg position in Albany, New York. 13‑week assignment, 36 hours per week, 12‑hour day shifts. Employment type: travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on Med/Surg units (E3, E4, Float Pool, Ortho).
• Operate equipment including PCA pumps, IV pumps, Kangaroo pumps, wound vacs, chest tubes, BiPAP, blood pressure machines, telemetry monitors, PAPRs, EKG, neuro assessment tools, traction, feeding pumps, suction, O2, mini infusers.
• Document patient care using Cerner Soarian, MAK medication system, Pyxis, Vocera, HEV bed management.
• Participate in unit‑specific scheduling (e.g., 3×12‑hour shifts plus every third weekend for E3; every other weekend/Friday/holiday for E4; every other weekend with optional block for Float Pool; all shifts for Ortho).
• Float to other units as needed based on competency, working with interdisciplinary teams (PA, NP, residents, attending MDs, fellows, PCA, ASA).
• Adhere to patient‑experience requirements: at least one year of Med/Surg experience, flexibility, willingness to learn new skills, ability to work with varied patient populations.

Requirements

• Active RN license.
• BLS certification required; Medical‑Surgical certification encouraged.
• Minimum one year of recent experience on a general Medicine/Surgery unit.
• Proficiency with the equipment listed above (pumps, wound vacs, chest tubes, BiPAP, telemetry, etc.).
• Ability to float to multiple units and adapt to changing assignments.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills for collaboration with physicians, therapists, and support staff.

Qualifications

• RN with Med/Surg specialty.
• Eligible for travel nursing assignments.
• Willing to work 12‑hour day shifts, 36 hours per week.
• Ability to meet hospital‑specific requirements (e.g., Academic Medical Center, Level 1 trauma center).

Skills

• Clinical assessment and intervention for medical‑surgical patients.
• Operation of infusion pumps, wound vacs, chest tubes, BiPAP, telemetry.
• Electronic health record documentation (Cerner Soarian, MAK, Pyxis).
• Time management and prioritization in fast‑paced unit.
• Adaptability to float across multiple units.

Benefits

• Day‑one medical, dental, and vision with low premiums.
• Day‑one 401(k) with company contribution.
• Personalized compensation packages.
• Paid, private, fully furnished, pet‑friendly housing.
• Dedicated recruiter and 24/7 customer care line.
• Per diem allowance and paid travel.
• Licensure and certification reimbursement.
• Free liability coverage.
• Voluntary benefits: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, and pet insurance.
• Weekly pay, holiday pay, guaranteed hours.
• Continuing education