Med/Surg | Registered Nurse

Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift Travel Nursing Contract in Utica, NY

Med/Surg Registered Nurse needed for a 13-week night shift travel nursing contract in Utica, New York. Join a dedicated medical-surgical nursing team and provide compassionate care to adult patients recovering from surgical procedures and managing complex medical conditions. This on-site Registered Nurse opportunity offers consistent 12-hour night shifts, a collaborative environment, and the chance to make a meaningful impact across a diverse post-surgical patient population. Utica is located in the scenic Mohawk Valley and offers a welcoming community, historic character, and convenient access to year-round outdoor recreation.

Medical-Surgical RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,970–$2,080
• Specialty: Medical/Surgical Nursing
• Location: Utica, New York
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, ending February 13, 2027
• Shift: Night shift, 6:30 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
• Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week; 36 hours guaranteed weekly
• Healthcare Setting: On-site adult medical-surgical unit
• Charting System: Epic
• Additional Information: Floating is required; block scheduling is not guaranteed; navy blue scrubs are required

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York
• 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 experience caring for adult post-surgical patients
• Current license verification and professional credentials must be available at submission
• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts and float as needed

Med/Surg RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult medical-surgical patients throughout hospitalization and recovery
• Monitor and care for patients following abdominal, bariatric, orthopedic, and other surgical procedures
• Assess patients with conditions including abdominal pain, cholelithiasis, osteoarthritis, fractures, back pain, and morbid obesity
• Administer medications and treatments while monitoring patient response and documenting care in Epic
• Use and manage specialty equipment, including IV pumps, nasogastric tubes, and feeding tubes
• Collaborate with providers and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to support safe, effective patient outcomes
• Recognize changes in patient condition and communicate concerns promptly
• Float to other units as assigned to support patient care needs

Apply now to join this medical-surgical nursing team and take the next step in your New York travel nursing career in Utica!

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.