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Travel Licensed Practical Nurse Med Surg Job

HealthForce Healthcare, Oswego, NY, United States


Overview
Licensed Practical Nurse – Medical-Surgical (Med Surg) position in Oswego, NY. This travel, temporary assignment begins on 05/18/2026 for an 8-week duration in a hospital setting, with a guaranteed 36 hours per week. Shift is nights on a 2x3 schedule, with 12-hour shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. This opening is for an adult/geriatric Med-Surg unit; you may be asked to float to ICU, ED, or OB as a helper if census is low. Healthforce Healthcare LLC is the hiring organization for this opportunity.

Key Highlights

Weekly pay: $1,286–$1,346 per week

Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week

Contract duration: 8 weeks

Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts, 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., 2x3 schedule

Start date: 05/18/2026

Setting: Hospital-based Med-Surg unit with adult/geriatric patient population

Assignment flexibility: May float to ICU, ED, or OB as needed

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care to adult and geriatric patients on a 37-bed Med-Surg unit, in collaboration with the RN and multidisciplinary team.

Administer medications and perform routine nursing procedures within LPN scope of practice, with RN supervision as required.

Monitor vital signs, assess patient status, and update care plans; document observations in the charting system.

Respond to changes in patient condition, escalating promptly, and participate in care coordination and discharge planning.

Maintain patient safety, comfort, and hygiene; support activities of daily living and patient environment.

Adhere to unit protocols for infection control, medication administration, and equipment use.

Requirements

Current New York Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.

BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.

1+ year of adult/geriatric Med-Surg or equivalent experience.

Meditech charting experience.

Ability to work 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m. nights and adapt to a 2x3 schedule.

Eligibility for travel assignments and compliance with credentialing requirements.

Benefits and Support

Guaranteed hours: 36 per week.

Competitive weekly pay within the stated range.

Travel assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

Onboarding and credentialing assistance.

24/7 recruiter and travel support.

Potential for assignment extensions based on unit needs and performance.

Pay Disclaimer
Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

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