Job Description
Overview
Registered Nurse, Med Surg (Adult/Geriatric) travel assignment in Saratoga Springs, NY. Start date 10/19/2026 for a weeks-long contract on a 3x12 night schedule in a hospital setting. Weekly pay range is $2,122–$2,203 per week, with no guaranteed hours. This Med/Surg unit serves adult and geriatric patients with a typical 5:1 patient-to-nurse ratio and requires weekend coverage.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,122–$2,203 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 0
- Contract duration: Weeks
- Shift: 3x12 Nights
- Start date: 10/19/2026
- Weekend coverage required
Responsibilities
- Provide direct bedside nursing care for adult and geriatric Med/Surg patients on a ~20-bed unit, with a typical 5:1 nurse-to-patient ratio across days, nights, and weekends.
- Administer medications and IV therapy, manage PICC/central line care and blood draws, plus blood product administration and insulin/heparin administration.
- Perform wound care (including Wound VAC), ostomy care, feeding tube care, and maintain infection precautions; monitor and document patient status per policy.
- Monitor vitals and changes in condition; communicate with the care team; participate in care planning, discharge planning, and patient education.
- May float to other units within scope of practice as needed; adhere to unit policies and safety protocols.
Requirements
- Active New York RN license required at submission; submit Nursys verification and current certifications prior to start.
- Minimum 2 years of acute hospital nursing experience; prior travel experience; professional references required.
- SSN and DOB required for compliance.
- EKG exam via Relias within 72 hours of signing; initial pass ≥85% with rhythm identification; retest allowed per policy.
- Healthstream modules must be completed by 7 a.m. on the Wednesday prior to start (exceptions noted in policy).
- Weekend coverage required; must be willing to float within skillset as directed by the manager.
- Local residency restrictions: primary residence within 50 miles of the DL address not accepted; county exclusions include Warren, Washington, Fulton, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Albany, Columbia, Greene, Dutchess, Ulster.
- COVID-19 vaccine not required.
Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated assignment management and support throughout the contract
- Onboarding and credentialing assistance
- Compliance guidance and documentation support
- Clear start-date coordination and ongoing clinical support throughout the assignment
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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.
Job Tags
Weekly pay, Contract work, Local area, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work