Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg

Overview

Registered Nurse – Med Surg travel assignment in Rochester, NY, starts 09/14/2026 for a 17-week contract. Weekly pay ranges from $2,139 to $2,327 per week. Shifts are 12 hours with rotating day/evening/night coverage, including weekends and holidays, and on-call as needed. The role is in an inpatient medical-surgical unit providing intensive symptom management for adults 18 and older, including end-of-life care.

Telemetry experience is not required.

• Weekly pay: $2,139–$2,327 per week
• Contract duration: 17 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour rotating shifts
• Start date:
  
  09/14/2026
• Work setting:
  Inpatient med-surg unit with adult palliative/end-of-life care
• Guaranteed hours:
  None

• Provide direct nursing care to adults on the med-surg/palliative unit, including performing comprehensive assessments and documenting changes for timely physician notification
• Manage complex symptom management, including end-of-life needs, IV therapies, wound care, and medication administration such as analgesia
• Monitor patient status, respond to deteriorations, and advocate for patients and families to support informed care decisions
• Administer and monitor patient-controlled analgesia pumps when applicable; follow unit protocols for safety and efficacy
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team (physicians, APPs, social work, wound care, and chaplaincy) to develop and adjust care plans; educate patients and families
• Participate in care transitions and discharge planning; provide on-call coverage as required by the unit

• NYS RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of recent palliative or acute med-surg experience
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association
• Telemetry experience not required
• Experience with patient-controlled analgesia pumps or CHPN certification highly desired
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts with rotating days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays; ability to work on-call per unit need

• 24/7 recruiter and travel support
• Fast credentialing
• Dedicated support throughout the assignment
• Extension opportunities

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
• Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
• Local contract and per diem opportunities
• Short-term and 13-week travel assignments

Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
• Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
• 24/7 support while you are on assignment
• Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings

We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

• Quick submissions to open jobs
• Access to multiple job options at once
• Flexible assignment locations
• Ongoing support throughout your contract

Please note:

Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.