Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical - 26-00734


Healthcare - Upstate NY - Syracuse, NY
Syracuse, New York
Locations: Syracuse, Binghamton, Rochester, Utica
Posted On: January 22, 2026
Last Day to Apply: February 05, 2026
Pay: From $48.00 per hour

Job Title: Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical

Specialty: Medical Surgical
Unit: Med Surg (A3/C3)
Shift: Night Shift | 3×12 Hours (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Assignment Duration: 13 Weeks


Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical) provides comprehensive nursing care to adult patients in an acute care medical-surgical setting. This role requires strong clinical judgment, effective communication, and the ability to manage multiple patient assignments during night shifts. The RN will deliver evidence-based care while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.


Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver safe, effective, and patient-centered nursing care in a Medical-Surgical unit

  • Perform comprehensive patient assessments and ongoing monitoring

  • Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and protocols

  • Manage patient assignments with a typical night shift ratio of 1:5 to 1:6

  • Utilize EPIC Electronic Medical Records for documentation and care coordination

  • Collaborate with physicians, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary teams

  • Float to other units within scope of practice based on patient care needs and leadership discretion

  • Adhere to infection prevention, safety standards, and hospital policies


Required Qualifications

  • Active New York State RN License

  • Minimum 2 years of recent acute care hospital nursing experience

  • Prior travel nursing experience required

  • BLS (AHA) certification required

  • EPIC EMR experience required

  • Willingness to float within scope of practice as needed


Preferred Qualifications

  • ACLS (AHA) certification

  • Experience working night shifts in high-acuity Med Surg units

For more details reach at sthakur@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 732 791 4807 - EXT 4807.

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