Registered Nurse - Medical / Surgical

NurseAmerica, Inc.; Village of Hamilton (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

NurseAmerica, Inc. is seeking an experienced Travel Med Surg RN for a 13-week assignment in Central New York. The role requires strong Med Surg, SCU, and ED experience with travel nursing background.

The position offers night shifts, 36 guaranteed hours, and a chance to work in a 25-bed facility serving a mix of adult and occasional pediatric patients.

Qualifications

• Active New York RN License.
• Minimum 2+ years Med Surg experience.
• SCU experience required.
• ED experience required.
• Travel nursing experience required.
• Charge Nurse experience preferred.
• Supervisor experience preferred.
• AHA BLS Certification current.

Responsibilities

• Provide Med Surg, SCU, and ED care for adult patients (occasional pediatric) on a travel assignment.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to ensure patient safety and quality care.
• Maintain unit standards and participate in care coordination during 13-week contract.

Skills

Med Surg

SCU

ED

Travel Nursing

Charge Nurse

Supervisor Experience

AHA BLS Certification

Education

New York RN License

BLS Certification (AHA)

ACLS

PALS

Tools

Sorian

Job description

Travel Med Surg RN | Central New York

Location: Hamilton, New York

Start Date: November 2, 2026

End Date: January 31, 2027

Length: 13 Weeks

Shift: Night Shift (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)

Guaranteed Hours: 36 per week

Employment Type: Travel

On-Call: No

Local Candidates: Accepted (50-mile radius rule applies, local rate will apply)

Position Overview

NurseAmerica is seeking an experienced Travel Med Surg RN for a 13-week assignment in Central New York. This position is ideal for an RN with strong Medical Surgical, Special Care Unit (SCU), and Emergency Department (ED) experience. The unit primarily cares for adult Med Surg patients with an occasional pediatric patient population.

Previous travel nursing experience is required.

Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,550/week

Unit Details

• Unit Type: Medical Surgical (MS)
• Patient Population: Primarily Adult with Rare Pediatric Patients
• RN Ratio: Typically 7:1 (may occasionally increase to 8:1)
• Common Diagnoses: CHF, COPD, Syncope, Non-STEMI, DKA, Wound Care Issues, Total Hip Replacement (THR), Total Knee Replacement (TKR), Lumbar Surgery, General Surgery, and COVID
• Charting System: Sorian
• Floating: As Needed
• On-Call: None

Schedule

• Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• 13-week contract
• ASAP Starts Only
• No on-call requirement

Requirements

• Active New York RN License
• Minimum 2+ years of Med Surg experience
• SCU (Special Care Unit) experience required
• Emergency Department (ED) experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Charge Nurse experience strongly preferred
• Supervisor experience strongly preferred
• Current AHA BLS Certification
• ACLS preferred
• PALS preferred
• Current specialty-specific skills checklist
• License verification for New York and all other active RN licenses
• Current resume documenting relevant Med Surg, SCU, ED, and travel nursing experience
• RTO must be disclosed at the time of submission
• Valid driver's license with address matching candidate demographics

About the Facility

Approximately 45,000 residents across multiple communities in Central New York. The facility is a 25-bed hospital providing essential primary and specialty care services, supported by an experienced team of physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and nursing professionals. As a cornerstone healthcare provider in the region, the organization is committed to delivering quality care to all patients regardless of ability to pay.