Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Westwood, NJ

Apply now for a 13-week Medical-Surgical travel nursing job in Westwood, New Jersey. Join a collaborative adult acute-care team and make a meaningful impact caring for patients with stroke or TIA, sepsis, pneumonia, urinary tract infections, weakness, and other complex medical needs. This opportunity is ideal for a Registered Nurse with recent medical-surgical experience; first-time travelers are welcome to apply.

Located in Bergen County, Westwood offers a welcoming suburban community with local parks, dining, shopping, and convenient access to the greater New York metropolitan area. It is an appealing setting for healthcare professionals who value both community connection and regional exploration.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,460-$1,540
• Position: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical-Surgical
• Location: Westwood, New Jersey
• Patient Population: Adults
• Schedule: 3 night shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights, approximately 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: October 13, 2026
• Weekend Commitment: Every other weekend
• Orientation: 36 hours
• Additional Information: Navy scrub top and bottom required; applicants residing within 50 miles are not eligible

Medical-Surgical RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license in New Jersey or a valid Compact RN license in hand at submission
• At least 1 year of recent medical-surgical nursing experience
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Experience with electronic charting; familiarity with any electronic medical record system is acceptable
• Demonstrated ability to provide adult patient care in an acute-care environment
• Strong patient assessment, prioritization, communication, and clinical judgment skills
• Travel nursing experience is not required
• Ability to complete required core compliance items and laboratory requirements within 48 hours of contract signing

Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult medical-surgical patients throughout the night shift
• Assess, monitor, and document patient conditions, responses to treatment, and changes in clinical status
• Care for patients with stroke or TIA, urinary tract infections, sepsis, pneumonia, isolation needs, weakness, and unsteady gait
• Administer medications and treatments safely in accordance with established standards of care
• Manage peripheral lines and provide routine oxygen administration, including nasal cannula and oxygen tank use
• Apply isolation precautions and follow appropriate personal protective equipment procedures
• Recognize patient deterioration and appropriately activate rapid response or code teams
• Collaborate with providers, nursing colleagues, patients, and families to promote safe, quality outcomes
• Complete accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record

Apply now to join this adult medical-surgical team and advance your nursing career with a travel RN contract in Westwood, New Jersey.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.