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Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs New York for RNs

Top MS Travel Nurse Jobs in New York for Registered Nurse

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top MS travel nurse jobs in New York. We currently offer 64 of the best available MS nurse travel jobs in the state. We also have 22 exclusive, high-paying Medical Surgical travel nurse jobs you won’t find anywhere else. New York MS travel jobs are currently available in cities like Albany, Johnson City and Rochester. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. At AMN Healthcare, we’ve made it easy for you to compare New York MS nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

The average wage for an Medical Surgical travel nurse in New York as of Oct 1, 2024 was $2,155 weekly. Currently, you can find MS jobs in New York with a salary range between $1,809 to $2,731 per week. The city with the highest paying MS job in New York currently is Rochester with a position for a Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical at $2,453 per week.

There are many incredible hospital facilities in New York to find MS travel nursing work in. Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City, UHS Wilson Memorial Medical Center in Johnson City, Albany Medical Center in Albany, Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester and Highland Hospital in Rochester all have MS departments that may have jobs available.

If you have a specific start date in mind, we have a variety of options for MS travel jobs in New York. The earliest start date in New York is Dec 2, 2024 for a Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical role at $2,487 per week. The latest start date for an job in New York is Jan 16, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical role at $2,672 per week. You can also find the best time for you by sorting on “start date” in the list below.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a Medical Surgical travel nurse job in New York including 13 weeks and 26 weeks.

New York is a popular place to work for MS travel nurses, with great things to do, people to meet and places to see! You can learn more about travel nursing benefits here.

Top Cities in New York with Travel Medical Surgical Jobs

AMN Healthcare currently has 64 travel Medical Surgical positions available in the state of New York. Search the most recent jobs below, or click the button below to view all jobs.

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Highest Paying Jobs in Albany, NY

AMN Healthcare currently has 18 travel Medical Surgical positions available in Albany.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Albany, New York – 12208
  • 12 N,
  • December 9, 2024
  • 13
$2,089 to $2,731
Weekly Pay*
Infectious Disease and Secure Unit Number of Beds: 25 beds on C4, 10 beds on C3W The Infectious Disease Medical Unit is an interdisciplinary specialty unit. Patients may be acutely, chronically, or terminally ill. It is a medical surgical unit with a primary focus on infectious disease (ID). Patients that are admitted to the ID service or patients requiring any type of isolation that cannot be maintained on other units as well as any adult general medical patient who does not require a specialty unit may be admitted to C4. C4 is equipped with negative airflow making them suitable for patients with communicable diseases. The Secure Unit is an interdisciplinary unit. Patients may be acutely, chronically, or terminally ill and are guarded on the unit on a 24×7 basis by the NYS Department of Corrections and Community and Supervision and/or Albany County law enforcement. Albany County male incarcerated individuals may also be housed on C3W if space is available. C3W is equipped with negative airflow making them suitable for patients with communicable diseases. Medical patients include oncology, HIV, renal, and pulmonary. Surgery patients include ortho, plastics, vascular, and cardiac. Any DOCCS incarcerated individual that is not in the ICU or a step-down unit is housed on C3W.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Albany, New York – 12208
  • 12 D,
  • December 9, 2024
  • 26
$1,901 to $2,487
Weekly Pay*
Medicine-E4. 36-bed unit The population served includes male and female patients ages 18 and over, with a variety of medical-surgical diagnoses. Age specific needs are assessed and considered in the plan of care throughout the length of stay. Such patients include but are not limited to; post critical care patients, patients needing symptom management, pain management, treatment related to renal disease, diabetes, alcohol withdrawal and opiate withdrawal.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Albany, New York – 12208
  • 12 D,
  • December 9, 2024
  • 13
$1,883 to $2,462
Weekly Pay*
Infectious Disease and Secure Unit Number of Beds: 25 beds on C4, 10 beds on C3W The Infectious Disease Medical Unit is an interdisciplinary specialty unit. Patients may be acutely, chronically, or terminally ill. It is a medical surgical unit with a primary focus on infectious disease (ID). Patients that are admitted to the ID service or patients requiring any type of isolation that cannot be maintained on other units as well as any adult general medical patient who does not require a specialty unit may be admitted to C4. C4 is equipped with negative airflow making them suitable for patients with communicable diseases. The Secure Unit is an interdisciplinary unit. Patients may be acutely, chronically, or terminally ill and are guarded on the unit on a 24×7 basis by the NYS Department of Corrections and Community and Supervision and/or Albany County law enforcement. Albany County male incarcerated individuals may also be housed on C3W if space is available. C3W is equipped with negative airflow making them suitable for patients with communicable diseases. Medical patients include oncology, HIV, renal, and pulmonary. Surgery patients include ortho, plastics, vascular, and cardiac. Any DOCCS incarcerated individual that is not in the ICU or a step-down unit is housed on C3W.
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Highest Paying Jobs in Rochester, NY

AMN Healthcare currently has 17 travel Medical Surgical positions available in Rochester.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Rochester, New York – 14642
  • 12 D, 12 E, 12 N,
  • December 9, 2024
  • 12
$2,071 to $2,283
Weekly Pay*
As a valued member of the Telemetry (Tele) RN team, you will care for patients with a wide range of conditions including complex cases. This unit constantly monitors blood pressure, heart rate, blood oxygen level and cardiac electrical activity of patients on the unit, utilizing specialized equipment. RN’s will mainly care for patients recovering from heart conditions or cardiac surgery. The right candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work in a professionally challenging, positive, and innovative Telemetry work environment at this highly regarded facility.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Rochester, New York – 14620
  • 12 N,
  • December 9, 2024
  • 26
$2,226 to $2,453
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Rochester, New York – 14620
  • 12 N,
  • December 9, 2024
  • 13
$2,226 to $2,453
Weekly Pay*
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Highest Paying Jobs in New York, NY

AMN Healthcare currently has 13 travel Medical Surgical positions available in New York.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • New York, New York – 10032
  • 12 N,
  • December 30, 2024
  • 13
$1,939 to $2,137
Weekly Pay*
Superior facility with exclusive travel opportunities! This prestigious New York Hospital is ranked among the top 5 hospitals in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report. The hospital is the only New York metro-area hospital to be ranked in all 10 clinical areas and be on the prestigious 2019 Honor Roll. You will be joining a team of energetic, committed, compassionate, healthcare professionals. This facility takes pride in providing comfortable, comprehensive experiences for patients. If you are ready to join a highly motivated and compassionate team at one of the most prestigious teaching facilities in the country this is the role for you. Come build your resume and enjoy one of the most incredible cities in the US – New York!
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • New York, New York – 10065
  • 12 N,
  • December 30, 2024
  • 13
$1,939 to $2,137
Weekly Pay*
Superior facility with exclusive travel opportunities! This prestigious New York Hospital is ranked among the top 5 hospitals in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report. The hospital is the only New York metro-area hospital to be ranked in all 10 clinical areas and be on the prestigious 2019 Honor Roll. You will be joining a team of energetic, committed, compassionate, healthcare professionals. This facility takes pride in providing comfortable, comprehensive experiences for patients. If you are ready to join a highly motivated and compassionate team at one of the most prestigious teaching facilities in the country this is the role for you. Come build your resume and enjoy one of the most incredible cities in the US – New York!
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • New York, New York – 10021
  • 12 N,
  • December 19, 2024
  • 13
$1,851 to $2,040
Weekly Pay*
GI Hepatobiliary Unit – Inpatient Oncology
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Highest Paying Jobs in Poughkeepsie, NY

AMN Healthcare currently has 8 travel Medical Surgical positions available in Poughkeepsie.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Poughkeepsie, New York – 12601
  • 12 D,
  • December 16, 2024
  • 13
$1,835 to $2,022
Weekly Pay*
Vassar Brothers Medical Center (VBMC) is a 365-bed facility that has served New York’s Mid-Hudson Valley since 1887. Overlooking the beautiful Hudson River in the City of Poughkeepsie, NY, VBMC has established expertise in cardiac services, cancer care and women and children’s health services. As a renowned regional medical center, VBMC houses the area’s first and only cardiothoracic surgery program between Westchester and Albany and the only Level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) in the region for premature and critically ill infants. The teams of physicians, surgeons and specialists bring innovative procedures and services to VBMC including robotic orthopedic surgery, liver and pancreatic surgery, interventional neuroradiology, surgical oncology and transcatheter aortic valve replacement
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Poughkeepsie, New York – 12601
  • 12 D,
  • December 16, 2024
  • 13
$2,064 to $2,275
Weekly Pay*
Vassar Brothers Medical Center (VBMC) is a 365-bed facility that has served New York’s Mid-Hudson Valley since 1887. Overlooking the beautiful Hudson River in the City of Poughkeepsie, NY, VBMC has established expertise in cardiac services, cancer care and women and children’s health services. As a renowned regional medical center, VBMC houses the area’s first and only cardiothoracic surgery program between Westchester and Albany and the only Level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) in the region for premature and critically ill infants. The teams of physicians, surgeons and specialists bring innovative procedures and services to VBMC including robotic orthopedic surgery, liver and pancreatic surgery, interventional neuroradiology, surgical oncology and transcatheter aortic valve replacement
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Poughkeepsie, New York – 12601
  • 12 D,
  • December 16, 2024
  • 13
$1,835 to $2,022
Weekly Pay*
Vassar Brothers Medical Center (VBMC) is a 365-bed facility that has served New York’s Mid-Hudson Valley since 1887. Overlooking the beautiful Hudson River in the City of Poughkeepsie, NY, VBMC has established expertise in cardiac services, cancer care and women and children’s health services. As a renowned regional medical center, VBMC houses the area’s first and only cardiothoracic surgery program between Westchester and Albany and the only Level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) in the region for premature and critically ill infants. The teams of physicians, surgeons and specialists bring innovative procedures and services to VBMC including robotic orthopedic surgery, liver and pancreatic surgery, interventional neuroradiology, surgical oncology and transcatheter aortic valve replacement
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Highest Paying Jobs in Watertown, NY

AMN Healthcare currently has 3 travel Medical Surgical positions available in Watertown.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Watertown, New York – 13601
  • 12 D, 12 N,
  • December 9, 2024
  • 13
$2,075 to $2,287
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Watertown, New York – 13601
  • 12 D,
  • December 9, 2024
  • 13
$2,075 to $2,287
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Watertown, New York – 13601
  • 12 D,
  • December 16, 2024
  • 13
$2,075 to $2,287
Weekly Pay*
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Statistics on MS Jobs in New York

Review helpful statistics about MS traveling nurse jobs in New York. The data is based on the last three complete months of MS job postings in the state of New York. It is regularly updated, so you can find the most recent Medical Surgical job salary trends, the types of shifts and contract durations most commonly available in New York for travel nursing jobs.

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Salary Trends

Jobs by Facility types

Frequently Asked Questions about Travel Medical Surgical Jobs in New York

How much does an Medical Surgical travel nurse make on average in New York?

An MS nurse in New York can make an average of $2,140 per week.

How much does a night shift MS travel nurse make on average in New York?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Medical Surgical nurse in New York can make an average of $2,170 per week based on recent job availability.

How much does a day shift MS travel nurse make on average in New York?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Medical Surgical nurse in New York can make an average of $2,087 per week based on recent job availability. Learn more about Travel Nursing Salaries.

How many travel Medical Surgical jobs are available in New York?

There are currently 64 Medical Surgical travel nursing jobs available in New York. We also get new jobs daily, so be sure to apply now and a recruiter will help you find the perfect fit as jobs become available.

What healthcare facilities have RN Medical Surgical staff in New York?

  • Trillium Health Inc in Rochester
  • Universal Primary Care – Houghton in Houghton
  • The Brooklyn Hospital Center in Brooklyn
  • Fishkill MH Unit in Beacon
  • Wende Correctional Facility in Alden

What types of shifts are most common for MS travel nursing jobs in New York?

Based on the last 6 months of data, 12 Hour Night shifts were the most common shifts in New York cities.

What is the most common contract duration for MS travel jobs in New York?

Based on recent months, the most common contract for a Medical Surgical travel job in New York is 13.

Healthcare Facilities in New York that offer Medical Surgical Jobs

These are just examples of some of the healthcare facilities in and around the New York area that have historically offered jobs for Medical Surgical professionals.
Unity Hospital of Rochester
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
15, 12, 16, 13, 7, 14, and 8
Address
1555 LONG POND RD.
Rochester, NY 14626
Nearby Neighborhoods
Cobbs Hill (14610)
Rochester General Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 8 N, 10 D, 10 E, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, and 14
Address
1425 PORTLAND AVE.
Rochester, NY 14621
Nearby Neighborhoods
Cobbs Hill (14610)
UHS Wilson Memorial Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
15, 12, 13, 6, 11, and 8
Address
33-57 Harrison Street
Johnson City, NY 13790
Nearby Neighborhoods
Bible School Park (13790)
Highland Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 and 26
Address
1000 South Avenue
Rochester, NY 14620
Nearby Neighborhoods
Cobbs Hill (14610)
New York Hospital Queens
Shifts
7 D, 8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, 10, 7, and 8
Address
56-45 Main Street
Flushing, NY 11355
Hudson Valley Hospital Center
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12 and 13
Address
1980 Crompond Road
Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567
New York Weill Cornell Medical Center – Shiftwise

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