GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/12/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Neuro Medical-Surgical Assignment in Johnstown, PA
Apply now for a Neuro Med/Surg travel nursing job in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, caring for complex adult patients on a Level I trauma team.
Join an experienced adult medical-surgical team in a Level I trauma setting in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. This opportunity is ideal for a confident Registered Nurse with neuro or medical-surgical nursing experience who enjoys caring for patients with complex neurological and medical conditions. Johnstown offers a welcoming community surrounded by the scenic Allegheny Mountains, with local attractions, cultural events, outdoor recreation, and a rich regional history.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse assignment
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020–$2,130
- Location: Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- Start Date: October 12, 2026
- End Date: November 23, 2026
- Duration: 6 weeks
- Schedule: 36 guaranteed hours per week
- Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
- Weekend Requirement: Two of four weekends per schedule, or four of eight weekend shift days; straight-weekend scheduling may be considered
- Call: Not required
- Unit: 22-bed adult Neuro Med/Surg unit
- Patient Ratios: Approximately 5:1 to 6:1
- Charting and Equipment: EPIC, cardiac monitors, GE EKG equipment, and Mindray vital sign machines
Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure eligible for practice in Pennsylvania
- At least 2 years of recent Registered Nurse experience in medical-surgical nursing; neuro nursing experience is strongly preferred
- Experience caring for adult patients with neurological and medical-surgical conditions
- NIH certification and swallow-screen experience preferred
- Competency in dysrhythmia recognition and cardiac monitoring
- Ability to successfully complete a dysrhythmia and medication-dosage assessment during orientation
- Ability to complete required screening and clearance requirements before the assignment start date
- Availability to work required weekend shifts and holidays as scheduled
Neuro Med/Surg RN Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult patients on a Neuro Med/Surg unit
- Assess, monitor, and document patient conditions using EPIC
- Care for patients with CVA, TIA, seizures, impaired mobility, respiratory conditions, urinary conditions, and related medical diagnoses
- Recognize changes in neurological status and cardiac rhythm and promptly communicate concerns
- Administer medications safely and perform dosage calculations in accordance with established standards
- Complete neurological assessments, fall-risk interventions, swallow-screen support, and individualized care planning
- Collaborate with providers, therapy teams, and other healthcare professionals to support safe patient outcomes
- Float to other units when needed, although floating is expected to be infrequent
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and uphold a professional, patient-centered care environment
Apply now to join this Pennsylvania travel nursing opportunity and make a meaningful impact as a Neuro Med/Surg Registered Nurse in Johnstown.
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 #523389. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Med/Surg
About GHR Healthcare
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