Med Surg Travel Nurse Job in Albany, NY | Days (3x12)

Albany Medical Center Albany, NY
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Travel RN
Med Surg Nurse in Albany, NY
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$2,286
Specialty
Med Surg
Travel · RN
Shift
Days
3×12 hrs
Start Date
11/02
Flexible
Contract
12 wks
Renewable
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This Med Surg travel nurse job in Albany, New York, with Advantis Medical is a 12-week Travel Med Surg Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Albany Medical Center. This role pays $2,286 per week and follows a Days shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more

As the Med Surg registered nurse on this assignment, you'll prioritize care across a varied medical-surgical caseload, administer ordered medications and treatments, educate patients and families, and manage admissions, discharges, and safe care transitions.

Advantis Medical supports travel clinicians with streamlined credentialing to help with fast start dates, free license support and renewals, and Day 1 benefits. Apply today to learn more about this Med Surg travel nurse job in Albany, NY, and find others just like it. Read less

Job Details

  • Facility: Albany Medical Center
  • Location: Albany, NY 12208
    Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
  • Contract Length: 12 Weeks
  • Shift: Days (3x12)
  • EMR System: Epic

Responsibilities

  • Manage a varied caseload of patients with acute and chronic medical-surgical conditions, including postoperative care when assigned
  • Perform thorough assessments and monitor for changes in condition, escalating concerns promptly
  • Administer medications, IV therapy, and treatments as ordered
  • Coordinate admissions, discharges, and transfers with the interdisciplinary care team

Travel Med Surg Requirements:

  • 2+ years of recent Med Surg experience.
  • Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by New York and national regulatory bodies.

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FAQs – Med Surg Travel Nurse Jobs Near Albany, NY

What certifications are required for Med Surg travel nursing jobs?
Med Surg travel nursing jobs require current BLS certification, and some units also require ACLS. Confirm the facility’s requirements with your recruiter.
How much experience do I need for a Med Surg travel nursing assignment?
Many facilities look for at least one to two years of recent Med Surg experience for travel positions. You should be comfortable managing multiple patients, prioritizing care, and handling admissions and discharges. Requirements vary by facility, and some units may also expect telemetry experience.
Does a multistate license work for this New York travel assignment?
No—New York is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an out-of-state multistate license doesn’t cover this assignment; you’ll need an active New York RN license and current registration. Apply for licensure by endorsement through the NYSED Office of the Professions, and plan for New York’s required child-abuse-reporting and infection-control coursework unless an exemption applies. Our New York Nursing License Guide has current fees, timelines, and step-by-step instructions.
What's the trauma and academic setting like for travel nurses at Albany Medical Center in Albany?
Northeastern New York's only Level I adult and pediatric trauma center and only academic medical center, Albany Medical Center runs an emergency department seeing more than 75,000 visits a year.
What critical-care and stroke acuity will travel nurses find at Albany Medical Center?
It's a DNV-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center with a dedicated Neuro ICU. Travelers may also see medical, surgical, vascular, and cardiothoracic critical care, and the hospital charts on Epic.
What neonatal and pediatric care does Albany Med offer travel nurses?
A Level IV NICU and the Regional Perinatal Center for northeastern New York pair with the Bernard & Millie Duker Children's Hospital on campus.

Benefits

  • Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
  • Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
  • Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
  • Weekly Direct Deposit
  • $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral

Resources for this Med Surg job in Albany

Explore Albany, NY

As the Capital Region's main referral point, Albany, NY draws a regular flow of admissions to Albany Medical Center and the systems around it. Critical-care and med-surg floors cover patients from well beyond the city limits, across several campuses. Travelers reviewing assignments often see contracts extending into Troy, Schenectady, and Cohoes, where housing comes easier than downtown, and many favor a base near the Northway for a quick run into the city. Off shift, Washington Park and the New York State Museum are easy options for a day. The walkable downtown grid and regional rail connections make a car optional, which is a real plus for travelers who would rather not commute far.

Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard

At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.

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