Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $3,024 per week
GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Schenectady, New York.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 04/27/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Supervisor | RN – Administrative Clinical Supervisor (Night Shift)
Registered Nurse Supervisor (Night Shift) – Niskayuna, NY. Lead Labor & Delivery (L&D), Mother Baby, and NICU on a 13-week travel nursing supervisor contract. Ideal for experienced nursing leaders with strong clinical leadership and unit management skills.
Job Details- Position Type: Travel Contract / Travel Nursing Supervisor
- Location: Niskayuna, NY 12309 (Niskayuna, New York healthcare job)
- Setting: On-Site
- Shift: 12-hour nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) — Night Shift RN / Night Shift Nurse Supervisor
- Schedule: Three days per week; every other weekend and every other holiday required
- Duration: 13 weeks (with potential for extension)
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,700 – $2,840
- Hours per Week: 36
Summary / Ideal Candidate
We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) with supervisory or leadership experience to serve as an Administrative Clinical Supervisor overseeing L&D, Mother Baby, and NICU units. This role is a strong fit for nurse managers, unit coordinators, and clinical supervisors looking for travel nursing opportunities in Niskayuna, NY and the broader New York nursing jobs market.
Job Requirements / Qualifications- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State, or eligibility to obtain New York RN licensure
- BLS certification (AHA or American Red Cross; may be obtained prior to start date)
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a nursing supervisor, charge nurse, or leadership role
- Prior clinical experience in Labor & Delivery (L&D), Mother Baby, or NICU preferred
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills; proven ability in staff management and clinical decision-making
- Ability to float to units within competency and provide clinical support during high-acuity events
- Provide clinical leadership and supervision for L&D, Mother Baby, and NICU units during the night shift
- Complete and distribute Nursing Supervisor shift reports via email; ensure accurate handoffs for incoming shifts
- Conduct department rounds at least every 2 hours to monitor patient safety and unit operations
- Assess and manage staffing assignments; address real-time staffing issues and coordinate resources for upcoming shifts
- Participate in bed meetings at 8:00 PM and 5:00 AM to optimize patient flow and unit capacity
- Perform AED checks once per 24 hours (night shift) and check PACU defibrillator on weeknights and weekends
- Handle sick calls, update call sheets, and call in staff for C-sections when needed
- Investigate and document protest forms and incident reports with appropriate follow-up
- Facilitate nursing communication and provide frontline support during codes, emergent events, and post-event debriefs
- Ensure compliance with facility policies, procedures, and patient safety standards across perinatal and neonatal care areas
Join our healthcare team and make an impact on patient care and staff development.
Apply now to be considered for this travel nursing supervisor position in Niskayuna, New York — a rewarding nursing job in L&D, Mother Baby, and NICU.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
GHR Healthcare Job ID #473516. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Supervisor
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