Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,455 per week in Hamilton, NY

Medical/surgical unit with rare pediatric patient population and diverse case mix including CHF, COPD, syncope, non-STEMI, DKA, wound care, and post-surgical patients (THR, TKR, lumbar, general surgery). You'll work with a dedicated medical staff and care team committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care to all patients regardless of ability to pay, while gaining valuable experience across a wide range of medical/surgical conditions in a manageable patient ratio environment.

Job Opportunity – Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse – New York

Start Date: November 2, 2026

Location: Hamilton, New York

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: Night shift, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, 13-week assignment, nurse-to-patient ratio typically 7:1 (occasionally 8:1), no on-call required

Highlights:

• 25-bed critical-access hospital serving rural communities throughout Central New York
• Medical/surgical unit with rare pediatric patient population and diverse case mix including CHF, COPD, syncope, non-STEMI, DKA, wound care, and post-surgical patients (THR, TKR, lumbar, general surgery)
• Sorian EMR system in use
• Ideal candidates will have charge or supervisor experience to support unit operations
• 13-week contract with competitive travel nursing compensation package
• Locals welcome to apply (local compensation rates apply; 50-mile radius rule in effect)

Requirements:

• Active New York RN license or ability to obtain prior to start date
• Minimum 2+ years of acute care nursing experience required
• MUST have both Step-Down/Critical Care Unit (SCU) and Emergency Department (ED) experience
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• BLS certification required; ACLS and PALS strongly preferred
• Charge nurse or supervisory experience highly preferred

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers experienced nurses the chance to make a meaningful impact in a community-focused critical-access hospital that serves as a vital healthcare resource for rural Central New York. You'll work with a dedicated medical staff and care team committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care to all patients regardless of ability to pay, while gaining valuable experience across a wide range of medical/surgical conditions in a manageable patient ratio environment.