Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Job

Overview

Registered Nurse – Med Surg (Adult/Geriatric) in Saratoga Springs, NY. Travel assignment starts on 10/19/2026 for a duration of Weeks. Shift: 3×12-hour nights. Setting: hospital. Weekend coverage required.

Responsibilities

• Provide Med/Surg nursing care to adult and geriatric patients, including monitoring and responding to patient needs
• Administer medications and therapies per physician orders, including insulin and heparin as indicated
• Perform IV starts, peripheral line care, blood draws, and blood product administration; manage PICC/central line care as within scope
• Conduct wound care, wound VAC care as appropriate, and provide infection precautions
• Monitor patient status, document in charting systems, and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to adjust care plans
• Float to other units within skillset as needed and directed by the manager

Requirements

• Current NY RN license required at submission; submit recent Nursys verification and current certifications prior to start
• Minimum 2 years of acute hospital nursing experience (required at submission)
• Prior travel experience required
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
• EKG requirements: complete Relias EKG exam within 72 hours of signing; onsite EKG requires 85% and identification of critical rhythms; retest/remediation allowed if score conditions apply
• Healthstream modules: all required Healthstream modules (except TB testing, Orientation Checklist, and Care of the Stroke Patient policy) must be complete by 7 a.m. on the Wednesday prior to start
• COVID-19 vaccine: Not required
• Local residence restrictions: local candidates within 50 miles of the designated location are not accepted
• EHR/charting: provide ability to work in a hospital setting with standard med-surg documentation
• Additional: eligibility to work in the United States and ability to meet the unit's credentialing and compliance requirements

Benefits and Support

• 24/7 recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment
• Dedicated account management for on-going coordination
• Orientation and credentialing coordination to facilitate onboarding
• Compliance guidance and resources to meet Relias EKG, Healthstream, and policy requirements
• Support with assignment logistics and payroll processes