Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Assignment in Utica, NY

Join a dedicated medical-surgical nursing team as a Travel Registered Nurse (RN) in Utica, New York. This 13-week, on-site travel nursing assignment offers consistent 12-hour night shifts, 36 guaranteed hours per week, and the opportunity to strengthen your post-surgical nursing experience while providing high-quality care to adult patients with complex medical conditions.

Located in the scenic Mohawk Valley, Utica offers a welcoming community, rich history, outdoor recreation, and convenient access to the Adirondack and Catskill regions. This New York travel nursing opportunity is ideal for an experienced Med/Surg RN seeking a supportive inpatient clinical environment.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical Nursing
• Job Title: Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN)
• Location: Utica, New York
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing assignment
• Start Date: November 23, 2026
• End Date: February 20, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,970-$2,080
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 6:30 p.m.-7:00 a.m.
• Shifts per Week: 3
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Schedule: Block scheduling is not guaranteed
• Patient Population: Adult medical-surgical patients
• EMR: Epic
• Additional Details: Floating is required; navy blue scrubs

Travel Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York; verification of all active RN licenses through Nursys may be required
• At least 2 years of recent medical-surgical nursing experience
• Previous travel nursing experience is required
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Demonstrated ability to provide care for adult post-surgical patients
• Experience using Epic or a comparable electronic medical record system
• Ability to float to other appropriate inpatient units as needed
• Provide an up-to-date resume, skills checklist, and requested time off at the time of submission

Med/Surg Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, compassionate nursing care to adult medical-surgical patients throughout the hospitalization
• Provide post-surgical nursing care for patients with conditions including abdominal pain, cholelithiasis, osteoarthritis, fractures, back pain, and bariatric surgery recovery
• Complete comprehensive nursing assessments, monitor clinical status, and promptly communicate changes to the interdisciplinary care team
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with orders, policies, and professional standards
• Safely manage IV pumps, nasogastric tubes, feeding tubes, and other specialty equipment
• Support patient education, discharge planning, mobility, pain management, and recovery goals
• Accurately document nursing care and patient outcomes in the Epic electronic medical record
• Float to other appropriate areas when required while maintaining high standards of patient care

Apply now for this Med/Surg Registered Nurse travel assignment in Utica, New York, and join a supportive healthcare team.

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.