Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,310 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Utica, New York.

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:

Medical Surgical Floor (MS) unit located in Utica, New York, is seeking qualified professionals for night shift assignments. The position involves caring for patients with common diagnoses such as stroke, altered mental status, renal issues, dialysis, COPD, CHF, isolation, and general medical conditions. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of shift.

Job Details:

• Location: Utica, NY


• Shift: Nights, 6:30 p.m. 7:00 a.m., with block scheduling (not always guaranteed)


• Schedule: 36 hours per week


• Float: Float rotation may be required.


• Required Qualifications: Valid New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license, current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification (can be obtained prior to start), at least 2 years of experience in medical surgical units with stroke stepdown experience, current drivers license matching demographics, current NURSYS report indicating active NY license and all active RN licenses, and experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Epic.


• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in stroke and stepdown units, proficiency with Epic EMR system, and current NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.


• Additional Information: This assignment requires floating; team members should be comfortable working across multiple units and patient conditions. Scrub color for personnel is navy blue.

Benefits:

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance


• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage


• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage


• Competitive salaries


• Referral bonuses


• Travel reimbursement


• 401(k) retirement plan


• Direct deposit/free checking


• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1279178. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical Floor

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus