Registered Nurse – Medical / Surgical (Travel) - RNMS 26-00164


NY - Utica Location
Utica, New York
Locations: Utica, Cortland, Rome, Syracuse
Posted On: January 08, 2026
Last Day to Apply: January 22, 2026
Pay: $1,800 to $2,160 per week

Job Title: Registered Nurse – Medical / Surgical (Travel)

Location: Utica, NY 13502
Assignment Type: Travel Contract
Duration: 13 Weeks (Extendable)
Shift: Day Shift – 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
⚠️ Block scheduling is not guaranteed
Weekly Gross Pay: $1,800 – $2,160

Position Overview

A hospital is seeking an experienced Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive patient care in a fast-paced inpatient setting. This role requires strong clinical skills, adaptability, and prior travel nursing experience.

Unit Details

  • Unit: Medical-Surgical (MS)

  • Floating Required: Yes

  • Scrub Color: Navy Blue

  • Patient Population: Adult patients

Common Patient Diagnoses

  • Post-surgical recovery

  • Abdominal pain

  • Cholelithiasis

  • Osteoarthritis

  • Fractures

  • Back pain

  • Morbid obesity (including bariatric surgery patients)

Equipment & Skills Utilized

  • IV pumps

  • Nasogastric (N/G) tubes

  • Feeding tubes

  • Medication administration and monitoring

  • Post-operative assessments and wound care

  • Accurate documentation and interdisciplinary communication

Required Qualifications

  • Active New York State RN License

  • BLS Certification (AHA preferred)

  • Minimum 2+ years of recent Medical-Surgical experience

  • Documented travel nursing experience required

  • Strong assessment, time-management, and floating capability

For more details reach at Aditi.sharma@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-587-6677.

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.

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