Location & Practice Overview

Base Location New York City, NY
Department Medical-Surgical
Care Setting Acute care hospital, onsite
Practice Type Travel nursing assignment
Professional Context Urban hospital environment serving adult patients with multiple medical diagnoses

Responsibilities

  • Deliver direct nursing care to adult patients managing multiple diagnoses across medical and surgical specialties.
  • Perform comprehensive clinical assessments and administer medications while monitoring for changes in patient status.
  • Educate patients and families on conditions, treatments, and discharge plans to support safe transitions of care.
  • Coordinate with physicians, specialists, case managers, and ancillary services during multidisciplinary rounds.
  • Manage post-operative recovery, chronic condition exacerbations, and acute medical issues in a high-volume unit.

Qualifications & Requirements

Candidates must hold an active RN license in good standing and demonstrate recent Medical-Surgical experience suitable for an acute care hospital setting.

Experience
Minimum 1 year current Medical-Surgical nursing experience
License
New York State RN license (or willing to obtain); assistance available
Certification
Current BLS required
Clinical Skills
Strong assessment skills and ability to manage complex, multi-diagnosis cases

Compensation & Benefits

Weekly pay is competitive and scaled to New York City market rates based on experience. Tax-free housing and meal stipends are available for qualified travelers.

  • Competitive weekly pay with experience-based scaling
  • Tax-free housing and meal stipends
  • Travel reimbursement
  • Group health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match after eligibility; short- and long-term disability coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program

Schedule & Work Environment

Shift Pattern 3x12-hour shifts per week (days or nights)
Contract Duration 13 weeks with option to extend
Work Model Onsite hospital
Flexibility Shift assignment based on facility needs
Orientation Facility-specific onboarding provided

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

Medical-Surgical nurses in this assignment care for adult patients with a wide range of diagnoses in a busy urban acute care hospital. Emphasis is placed on close monitoring, discharge planning, and interdisciplinary coordination.

Age Group Adult patients
Common Conditions Respiratory, cardiac, gastrointestinal, and post-operative care
Care Complexity Multi-diagnosis patients requiring close monitoring
Clinical Focus Post-surgical recovery, chronic conditions, and acute medical issues

About OneStaff Medical

OneStaff Medical is an independently owned travel nurse and allied healthcare staffing agency founded in 2010 and headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. The company maintains additional offices in Miamisburg, Ohio, and Clearwater, Florida. It has been recognized multiple times by Inc. 5000 as one of the fastest-growing privately held companies in the U.S. and by Staffing Industry Analysts as one of the Best Staffing Firms to Work For.

Founded 2010
Headquarters Omaha, Nebraska
Ownership Privately held, independently owned
Focus Travel nursing and allied healthcare staffing nationwide

Frequently Asked Questions

Is New York State RN license assistance provided if I am licensed elsewhere?
Yes. New York license assistance is available if needed. A current New York State RN license is preferred, but the agency can assist candidates licensed in other states, including compact states.
What support is available during the assignment?
Dedicated recruiters provide 24/7 support throughout the contract. Facility-specific onboarding is also provided at the start of the assignment.
Are patient ratios specified for this Med-Surg unit?
The posting indicates Med-Surg unit ratios typical for NYC hospitals. Exact ratios are not listed and should be confirmed with the recruiter or facility during the interview process.
Can the 13-week contract be extended?
Yes. The initial assignment is 13 weeks with strong potential for extension based on performance and facility needs.
What pre-employment requirements apply?
Standard pre-employment health and background requirements apply. Credentialing is handled through OneStaff Medical with a streamlined process for qualified candidates.

Travel Registered Nurse RN Medical Surgical in New York City, NY

This 13-week Medical-Surgical travel RN assignment places experienced nurses in an acute care hospital in New York City. The role centers on adult patients with multi-system diagnoses, combining post-surgical recovery, chronic disease management, and acute medical care. Nurses work 3x12-hour shifts in a high-volume urban setting that emphasizes thorough assessments, medication management, patient education, and coordinated discharge planning. OneStaff Medical, a privately held staffing agency founded in 2010, manages credentialing, licensing support when needed, and ongoing recruiter availability. Candidates with at least one year of recent Med-Surg experience and current BLS will find a structured contract that can extend based on mutual need and performance.

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