Travel Nurse RN - Rehab - $55 to $65 per hour in New York, NY

Registered Nurse (RN) – Rehabilitation/Medical-Surgical | Local & Travel Contract

Location: New York, NY 10025
Shift: Day | 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM | 3×12-Hour Shifts
Hours: 34.5 Hours/Week
Contract Duration: 14+Weeks
Start Date: 08/31/2026
Employment Type: Local & Travel Contract
Local Pay: $55/hr on W2 Without benefits

                       Travel Pay Package Pay Rate on W2 (Hourly) Taxable $22.00 Pay Rate on W2 (Weekly) Taxable $759.00 Hours 34.50 Stipend Hourly (Non-Taxable) $43.00 Stipend Weekly (Non-Taxable) $1,483.50 Gross Hourly Pay  $65.00 Gross Weekly Pay $2,242.50 Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) with Rehabilitation and Medical-Surgical experience for a contract assignment at a leading academic medical center in New York City. This opportunity is open to both local and travel nurses.

The RN will provide compassionate, evidence-based care to adult rehabilitation and medical-surgical patients, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to promote recovery, improve functional outcomes, and deliver high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to Rehabilitation and Medical-Surgical patients.
• Perform patient assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Administer medications, IV therapies, and treatments according to physician orders.
• Monitor patient progress and respond appropriately to changes in condition.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Educate patients and families regarding rehabilitation goals, treatment plans, and discharge planning.
• Accurately document patient care using Epic EMR.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, infection prevention, and patient safety standards.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and quality improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Active New York State RN License
• BLS Certification
• CRRN (Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse) Certification (Required)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience
• Minimum 2 years of recent Rehabilitation and Medical-Surgical nursing experience
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Strong patient assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred for travel candidates (not required for local candidates)

Education

• BSN preferred
• Associate Degree in Nursing accepted with relevant experience or active enrollment in a BSN program