Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Utica, New York.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/03/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Medical Surgical Nurse specializing in Medical Surgical Floor care in Utica, New York. This position involves providing high-quality nursing care in a fast-paced hospital environment, primarily focused on adults with common diagnoses such as cancer, hematology, nephrology, endocrine disorders, gastrointestinal issues, and dermatology. The role requires flexibility to float between units and adherence to unit and facility protocols.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Night shifts from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Certifications include current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS), NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), and chemotherapy certification. Valid nursing licenses with active New York state license and all other RN licenses must be verified via NURSYS report. Drivers license with address matching demographics. Up-to-date resume demonstrating at least 2 years of experience in Medical Surgical and Oncology, with documented travel experience. EMR experience with EPIC.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with IV pumps, NG tubes, chest tubes, specialty beds such as sand beds, and float rotation experience. Additional certification or experience related to Oncology is preferred.
- Additional Information: The unit covers a variety of common diagnoses including cancer, hematology, ESRD, diabetes, gastrointestinal, abdominal pain, dermatology, and general medicine. The unit has 56 beds, and the environment involves handling adult patients. Scrub color required is navy blue. Floating between units is required as part of the role.
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 #1281192. 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
About Cross Country Nurses
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.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
