Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Utica, NY
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,215/weekOverview
- Start Date09/07/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Ready for your next travel Registered Nurse assignment in Utica, New York? Join a collaborative acute care team as a Medical-Surgical RN on a 13-week night shift opportunity in a welcoming Upstate New York community with easy access to dining, parks, and outdoor recreation.
Job Details
- Position Type: Travel Registered Nurse
- Specialty: Medical-Surgical (Med/Surg)
- Location: Utica, NY 13502
- Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts
- Shifts per Week: 3
- Hours per Week: 36
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Start Date: September 7, 2026
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,970 - $2,080
- Setting: Adult Medical/Surgical unit with floating required
- EMR: EPIC
Job Requirements
- 2+ years of Medical/Surgical nursing experience
- Previous travel nursing experience required
- Active New York RN license and all active RN licenses in good standing
- Current AHA BLS certification
- Strong resume demonstrating relevant Med/Surg experience
- Skills checklist matching the Medical/Surgical specialty
- Valid driver’s license with address matching submitted demographics
- Ability to provide requested RTO at the time of submission
- Comfort working night shifts and floating as needed
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, high-quality care to adult Medical-Surgical patients on a night shift schedule
- Assess, monitor, and support post-surgical and general medical patients
- Care for patients with diagnoses including abdominal pain, cholelithiasis, osteoarthritis, fractures, back pain, and bariatric surgery recovery
- Manage common unit equipment such as IV pumps, NG tubes, and feeding tubes
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to promote safe, efficient patient flow and positive outcomes
- Document accurately in EPIC and communicate clearly with the care team
- Adapt to floating assignments while delivering consistent, patient-centered nursing care
Apply now for this Medical-Surgical nursing job in Utica, NY and take the next step in your travel nursing career.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe 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.
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GHR Healthcare
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About Utica, NY
As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Utica, NY here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Utica, NY is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- In the summer, average highs are around 80°F, and average lows are around 60°F.
- In the winter, average highs are around 30°F, and average lows are around 15°F.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are relatively easy to find in Utica, NY.
- Utica is car-friendly, with easy access to major highways.
- Public transportation options are available but may be limited compared to larger cities.
- Utica has a diverse population with a mix of ethnicities.
- The age range is varied, with a significant portion of the population being middle-aged.
- Common health issues in the area may include obesity and heart disease.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in Utica, NY.
- Utica offers a variety of restaurants with diverse cuisines, as well as opportunities to enjoy art and music.
- Sports enthusiasts can take part in local recreational activities, and outdoor enthusiasts can explore nearby parks and hiking trails.
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