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Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in New York City for RNs

Find Top RN Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in New York City, New York

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top MS travel nurse jobs in and around New York City, New York. We currently offer 1 of the best available nurse travel jobs in the New York City area. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. We make it easy for you to compare New York City’s MS nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

As of Apr 1, 2025, the average Medical Surgical travel nurse working in New York City and surrounding areas earned about $2,093 weekly. Today you can find MS jobs with a salary range between $1,919 to $2,115 per week. The New York City MS travel nursing market can include hospital facilities in New York City proper like Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center with more facilities in nearby areas like Brooklyn, Elmhurst and Jackson Heights to name a few.

If you have a specific start date in mind, we have a variety of options for MS travel jobs in New York City. The earliest start date in New York City is Jun 2, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical role at $2,296 per week. The latest start date for an MS job in New York City is Jun 4, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical role at $2,115 per week. You can also find other possibilities by sorting on “start date” in the list below.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a(n) Medical Surgical travel nurse job in New York City including 13 weeks.

New York City is a great location for MS travel nurses to come live, work and play! And what is a travel nurse looking for if not a great work/life balance in a fun city? Search for jobs below or apply now and our AMN Healthcare team will help get you started!

Search Top Paying Medical Surgical Jobs in or near New York City

We have 1 Medical Surgical jobs in New York City, NY and 18 Medical Surgical travel jobs in New York, and 467 total Nationwide. If you’re not finding what you’re looking for immediately, sign up for the AMN Passport App today and we’ll connect you directly with a recruiter.

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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • New York, New York – 10021
  • 12 D,
  • June 4, 2025
  • 13
$1,919 to $2,115
Weekly Pay*
Women’s Oncology Unit – Inpatient Oncology
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Brooklyn, New York – 11219
    Distance from New York City: 5 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 2, 2025
  • 13
$1,872 to $2,063
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Facility is looking for the right MS RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • East Elmhurst, New York – 11370
    Distance from New York City: 8 miles
  • 8 D,
  • June 2, 2025
  • 13
$2,083 to $2,296
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right individual to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Port Murray, New Jersey – 07865
    Distance from New York City: 48 miles
  • 8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 8 E, 10 E, 12 E, 8 N, 10 N, 12 N,
  • June 6, 2025
  • 11
Contact for Details
The Nurse/Health Care Manager furthers the mission of YMCA Camp Bernie by overseeing the health and wellness of all camp participants. The Nurse/Health Care Manager ensures and provides for adequate physical conditions for all. Essential Job Functions: 1: Oversee the management and operations of the Wellness Center. a. Design and implement a system for health screening all arriving and departing campers and staff, including out of camp trips. b. Conduct inventory of supplies and place orders when necessary (in consult with Summer Camp Coordinator and Executive Director), ensuring timely arrival of supplies. c. Coordinate coverage of the health center and post hours for daily medications and health call. -Day K-10th grade; Overnight 2nd grade-10th grade -Dates: Training starts on June 6th, with the bulk of the training on June 9th. They could move in on the 7th or 8th. Last day of day camp is Aug 22nd, Overnight camp ends on Aug 15th. -Day Camp is 11 weeks; Overnight Camp 10 weeks and they overlap a bit -Accommodations- If the Camp RN is not local, there will be a room available in the wellness ctr ( BR, Shower, Kitchenet, etc- FREE) -Food-3 meals a day covered. -Coverage is 24/7, needs 1 RN for entire duration
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Trenton, New Jersey – 08638
    Distance from New York City: 52 miles
  • 12 E,
  • May 25, 2025
  • 13
$2,057 to $2,267
Weekly Pay*
Registered Nurses (RNs) deliver care to inmate patients utilizing the nursing assessment protocols in assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation, in accordance with established philosophy. RNs collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. RNs effectively interact with patients, while maintaining the standard of professional nursing. Corrections Nurses provide care to inmate patients to promote & improve their overall health utilizing the nursing process in triage, professional training and various resources in accordance with regulatory agencies and established guidelines. The inmate patient population generally has not had consistent access to healthcare prior to their incarceration. This provides an opportunity for nurses to see and care for an interesting variety of health concerns from minor ailments to major and atypical conditions.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Toms River, New Jersey – 08755
    Distance from New York City: 54 miles
  • 12 E,
  • June 2, 2025
  • 8
$1,939 to $2,137
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Toms River, New Jersey – 08755
    Distance from New York City: 54 miles
  • 12 E,
  • June 2, 2025
  • 13
$1,939 to $2,137
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Ottsville, Pennsylvania – 18942
    Distance from New York City: 63 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 25, 2025
  • 8
Contact for Details
Camp Size: 100 campers Ages 8-16, both boys and girls One day off per week Shared free housing, on campus; private bedroom, shared bathroom, living room and kitchenette. No pets or children allowed Free meals available at the camp cafeteria.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Camden, New Jersey – 08103
    Distance from New York City: 80 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 25, 2025
  • 13
$2,065 to $2,276
Weekly Pay*
Registered Nurses (RNs) deliver care to inmate patients utilizing the nursing assessment protocols in assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation, in accordance with established philosophy. RNs collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. RNs effectively interact with patients, while maintaining the standard of professional nursing. Corrections Nurses provide care to inmate patients to promote & improve their overall health utilizing the nursing process in triage, professional training and various resources in accordance with regulatory agencies and established guidelines. The inmate patient population generally has not had consistent access to healthcare prior to their incarceration. This provides an opportunity for nurses to see and care for an interesting variety of health concerns from minor ailments to major and atypical conditions.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Mays Landing, New Jersey – 08330
    Distance from New York City: 95 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 25, 2025
  • 13
$2,073 to $2,285
Weekly Pay*
Registered Nurses (RNs) deliver care to inmate patients utilizing the nursing assessment protocols in assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation, in accordance with established philosophy. RNs collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. RNs effectively interact with patients, while maintaining the standard of professional nursing. Corrections Nurses provide care to inmate patients to promote & improve their overall health utilizing the nursing process in triage, professional training and various resources in accordance with regulatory agencies and established guidelines. The inmate patient population generally has not had consistent access to healthcare prior to their incarceration. This provides an opportunity for nurses to see and care for an interesting variety of health concerns from minor ailments to major and atypical conditions.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Hartford, Connecticut – 06102
    Distance from New York City: 100 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$2,119 to $2,335
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Reading, Pennsylvania – 19607
    Distance from New York City: 104 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 9, 2025
  • 13
$1,329 to $1,465
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Springfield, Massachusetts – 01107
    Distance from New York City: 121 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$1,772 to $2,317
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Springfield, Massachusetts – 01107
    Distance from New York City: 121 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 13
$1,997 to $2,200
Weekly Pay*
General medical unit that provides acute care to complex medical diagnoses. We work in close partnership with our Physician Medical Director. We participate in nurse driven change projects while providing safe quality care for our patients, families, and community. Cases seen: acute or chronic conditions, gastrointestinal disorders, infectious processes, behavioral health, neurological circulatory impairment, kidney disease, diabetes, etc.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Springfield, Massachusetts – 01107
    Distance from New York City: 121 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 26, 2025
  • 13
$1,997 to $2,200
Weekly Pay*
General medical unit that provides acute care to complex medical diagnoses. We work in close partnership with our Physician Medical Director. We participate in nurse driven change projects while providing safe quality care for our patients, families, and community. Cases seen: acute or chronic conditions, gastrointestinal disorders, infectious processes, behavioral health, neurological circulatory impairment, kidney disease, diabetes, etc.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • North Adams, Massachusetts – 01247
    Distance from New York City: 145 miles
  • 8 N,
  • May 25, 2025
  • 13
$2,297 to $2,532
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Camp Hill, Pennsylvania – 17011
    Distance from New York City: 157 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 3, 2025
  • 13
$2,161 to $2,382
Weekly Pay*
Penn State – a world renown health center is looking for an RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania – 17055
    Distance from New York City: 162 miles
  • 12 E,
  • May 26, 2025
  • 7
$1,579 to $1,740
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania – 17055
    Distance from New York City: 162 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 12
$1,579 to $1,740
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Baltimore, Maryland – 21224
    Distance from New York City: 169 miles
  • 12 D, 12 N,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,706 to $1,880
Weekly Pay*
RN needed for Neurology unit at Level 2 Trauma center and Magnet hospital RNs across Maryland recently voted JHHS Bayview the #2 hospital to work for in the state
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Baltimore, Maryland – 21224
    Distance from New York City: 169 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,706 to $1,880
Weekly Pay*
Med/Surg RN needed for Burns unit at Level 2 Trauma center and Magnet hospital. RNs in Maryland recently voted JHHS Bayview the #2 hospital to work for in the state
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Baltimore, Maryland – 21224
    Distance from New York City: 169 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,600 to $1,763
Weekly Pay*
RN with strong post surgical unit experience needed for Level 2 Trauma center and Magnet hospital Nurses across Maryland recently voted JHHS Bayview the #2 hospital to work for in the state
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Baltimore, Maryland – 21287
    Distance from New York City: 169 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,600 to $1,763
Weekly Pay*
RN with Surgical unit experience needed for Level 1 Adult & Pediatric Trauma center, Teaching Hospital, Magnet facility. 26 bed unit sees Orthopedic, Spine, Trauma, General Surgery patients. Ratios: 1:4-5 (days), 1:5-6 (nights) Named # 1 Best Hospital in the US for over 20 years in a row by U.S. News & World Report
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Keene, New Hampshire – 03431
    Distance from New York City: 177 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 9, 2025
$2,555 to $2,816
Weekly Pay*
Cheshire Medical Center is a 169-bed regional referral center in Keene, New Hampshire. Partnering with Dartmouth-Hitchcock Keene, Cheshire is able to provide primary and specialty care throughout southwestern New Hampshire. Keene, located between Boston, MA and Hartford, CT (just 110 miles to each city!) is in the heart of some of New England’s finest recreational and historical areas. Travelers can enjoy the scenery in Keene while touring the beautiful covered bridges throughout the region or hiking Mt. Monadnock, just 14 miles southwest of town. Numerous hiking and recreation trails make it the perfect location for any traveler who enjoys outdoor activities!
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Statistics on MS RN Jobs in New York City, New York

Here are some helpful statistics about MS traveling nurse jobs in & near New York City. The data is based on the last three complete months of MS job postings in the New York City and nearby areas. It is updated regularly, 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 City and more. Find out more about travel nursing salaries.

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FAQs About Travel MS Nursing Jobs for RNs in New York City, NY

What are the top paying Medical Surgical jobs currently available in or near New York City?

  • Registered Nurse – MS with a per week salary of $2,296, a 13 weeks duration, for a 8 D in East Elmhurst (8.1 miles away)
  • Registered Nurse – MS with a per week salary of $2,115, a 13 weeks duration, for a 12 D in New York
  • Registered Nurse – MS with a per week salary of $2,063, a 13 weeks duration, for a 12 N in Brooklyn (5.3 miles away)

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

Based on the last 6 months of travel nurse jobs data, 12 Hour Night shifts were the most common in New York City and surrounding areas.

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

There are currently 1 Medical Surgical travel nursing jobs available in New York City. We also get new nursing specialties jobs daily, so be sure to apply now and a recruiter will help you find the perfect fit as jobs become available.

How much does a day shift Medical Surgical nurse make on average in New York City and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Medical Surgical nurse in New York City can make an average of $2,045 per week based on recent job availability.

How much does a night shift Medical Surgical nurse make on average in New York City and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Medical Surgical nurse in New York City can make an average of $2,056 per week based on recent job availability data.

What hospitals and healthcare facilities have Medical Surgical staff in or near New York City?

  • Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York
  • ACN- AIM (West) – Shiftwise in New York
  • Allen Hospital – Shiftwise in New York
  • Columbia University Medical Center – Shiftwise in New York
  • New York Downtown Hospital in New York
  • Park Slope Anesthesia Associates, PC. in Brooklyn (5.3 miles from New York City)
  • New York Hospital Queens in Flushing (10.5 miles from New York City)
  • BronxCare Mount Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Care in Bronx (11.9 miles from New York City)

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

A Medical Surgical nurse in New York City can make an average of $2,071 per week.

What is the most common contract for Medical Surgical travel jobs in New York City?

Based on recent data, the most common duration for a Medical Surgical job in New York City is 13 weeks.

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New York City Hospitals With MS Departments

There are 21 hospitals & healthcare facilities that have MS nurses in New York City. Sometimes it is useful to see what types of shifts, contract durations, and travel nurse housing in nearby neighborhoods each facility might offer in order to find the right opportunity for your next traveling MS nurse position in or nearby New York City.

ACN- AIM (West) – Shiftwise
Shifts
7 D and 8 D
Job Durations
13 wks and 14 wks
Departments
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse and Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Address
622 West 168th Street, Vanderbilt Clinic Building – Second Floor
New York, NY 10032
New York Presbyterian – Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
Shifts
12 D and 12 N
Address
506 6TH ST.
Brooklyn, NY 11215
Nearby Neighborhoods
Park Slope (11215), South Slope (11215), Gowanus (11215), Prospect Heights (11238), Windsor Terrace (11218)
New York Presbyterian – Columbia University Medical Center
Shifts
12 D and 12 N
Address
630 W 168th Street
New York, NY 10032
New York Presbyterian – Lower Manhattan Hospital
Shifts
12 D and 12 N
Address
170 WILLIAM ST.
New York, NY 10038
* Estimate of payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with a recruiter for additional details.