Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg in Rochester, NY - Job.com : Job Details

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical (Med/Surg)Position Details

• Specialty: Medical Surgical Nursing

• Contract Type: 13 Weeks (Travel or Temp Assignment)

• Shift: Days/Nights – 12-hour shifts (weekends & holidays as required)

• Patient Ratio: Typically 1:5–1:6

• Patient Population: Adults & geriatrics with post-op, medical, and chronic care needs

Certifications & Licensure

• Required:

  • Active RN License (state-specific, unrestricted)

  • BLS Certification (AHA)

• Preferred:

  • ACLS, NIHSS (depending on facility/unit)

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of recent Med/Surg experience

• Familiarity with spine/ortho post-op, wound care, and telemetry monitoring

• Prior travel experience preferred, but not always required

Core Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care for patients recovering from surgery, illness, or injury.

• Monitor and assess patient conditions, document findings in EMR.

• Administer medications, start/maintain IVs, and provide wound care.

• Support pre-op and post-op patients, including spine and orthopedic cases.

• Take and interpret vital signs, monitor for changes, and report abnormalities.

• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to develop care plans.

• Educate patients and families on care, medications, and discharge instructions.

• Maintain infection control, safety, and patient confidentiality standards.

• Float to units of equal or lesser acuity when required.

Key Skills

• Post-Operative Care (Spine/Ortho emphasis)

• IV Therapy & Medication Administration

• Patient Assessment & Monitoring

• Wound Care / Wound Vac Management

• Telemetry (basic monitoring)

• Time Management & Multitasking

• Strong Communication & Collaboration

Additional Notes

• Guaranteed Hours: Typically 36 per week (varies by facility)

• EMR System: Epic, Cerner, or facility-specific

• COVID-19 Vaccination: Often required per state mandate

• Housing: Shared housing options may be available (no pets/smoking)

⚕️ This role is best for RNs who excel in patient care across diverse medical and surgical cases, with strong adaptability to manage high patient ratios in busy units.