Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Job

HealthForce Healthcare · Rochester, NY · 1 wk ago

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Overview

Registered Nurse – Med/Surg (Travel)

Location: Rochester, NY

Start Date: 08/03/2026

Assignment Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 12-hour shifts with a rotating D/E/N schedule

Weekly Pay Range: $2,047.00 to $2,233.00

Unit Focus

The unit focuses on orthopedic trauma, spinal surgery, and other elective orthopedic diagnoses.

Department Commitment: Education and ongoing professional development

Setting

Hospital-based Med/Surg unit with opportunities for education and growth

Key Highlights

Start date: 08/03/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 12-hour shifts
Weekly pay: $2,047.00 – $2,233.00
Unit focus: Orthopedic trauma, spine surgery, and other elective orthopedics
Schedule requirements: D/E/N rotating; weekends/holidays and on-call/callback as needed
Experience emphasis: Orthopedic RN experience and telemetry proficiency

Responsibilities

Provide direct bedside nursing care to adult Med/Surg patients, with emphasis on orthopedic trauma and spine surgery cases
Monitor and interpret telemetry data, respond to arrhythmias, and coordinate with the care team on treatment plans
Administer medications and manage IV therapies, pain control, wound care, and postoperative care per physician orders
Absorb perioperative care, pre/postoperative assessments, and early mobilization plans
Collaborate with physical therapy, case management, and ancillary staff to coordinate discharge planning and ensure safe transitions
Document accurately in the electronic medical record, including assessments, interventions, and patient education
Demonstrate effective communication, problem-solving, and teamwork in a fast-paced, trauma-informed environment
Be flexible with staffing needs, including potential on-call or float duties to other units as required

Requirements

Licensure: Current New York RN license
Certifications: BLS (American Heart Association) required; ACLS (American Heart Association) required
Experience: Minimum 2 years of RN experience; orthopedic experience required
Specialty experience: Orthopedic trauma and spine surgery experience strongly preferred
Unit competency: Telemetry experience required
Other: Ability to function effectively in a rotating D/E/N schedule and in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment; strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills; ability to work as part of a team

Education

RN degree from an accredited nursing program

Benefits and Support

24/7 recruiter and travel support
Dedicated support throughout the assignment
Nationwide travel opportunities
Extension opportunities
Fast credentialing processes
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