Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Job

Travel, temporary assignment for a Registered Nurse in an adult medical/surgical unit in Rochester, NY. Assignment duration is 17 weeks with a start date of 09/14/2026.

About the role

This inpatient medical/surgical unit also cares for patients with active co-morbid psychiatric and/or behavioral issues. The unit is expanding and seeks flexible, reliable nurses. There is potential to pursue dual-certification in both medical/surgical and psychiatric nursing after meeting experience requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, compassionate nursing care to adult med/surg patients in an inpatient setting.
• Perform initial and ongoing assessments; monitor vital signs, respond to changes in patient condition, and administer medications and treatments per physician orders.
• Manage telemetry monitoring and document rhythm changes; communicate findings to the care team.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to plan and implement patient care, including discharge planning and patient/family education.
• Maintain accurate, complete documentation in the electronic medical record; adhere to clinical policies and safety protocols.
• Ensure patient safety and comfort, address patient needs promptly, and participate in unit activities and on-call duties as required.

Requirements

• Active RN license in New York State (NY RN License).
• Minimum 2 years of medical/surgical nursing experience.
• Psychology experience required.
• Telemetry experience required.
• BLS certification (American Heart Association).
• Ability to work a rotating schedule, including weekends, holidays, on-call, and callbacks.
• Willingness to pursue dual-certification in medical/surgical and psychiatric nursing after meeting experience requirements.

Schedule

• 12-hour shifts with rotating day, evening, and night coverage.
• Weekends, holidays, on-call, and callback as needed by the unit.

Pay

Weekly pay ranges from $2,147 to $2,287.

Benefits

• 24/7 recruiter and travel support.
• Dedicated assignment-specific support and onboarding assistance.
• Credentialing and compliance support to meet NY med/surg requirements.
• Ongoing access to clinical guidance and on-site/remote resources during the assignment.