Travel Nurse RN - Acute Care - $2,520 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Acute Care for a travel nursing job in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Acute Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Registered Nurse – Telemetry / PCU Cardiac Acute Care RN in Johnstown, PA

Experienced Acute Registered Nurse needed for a travel RN contract in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Johnstown offers a welcoming community atmosphere with local attractions like the Johnstown Flood Museum and the Johnstown Inclined Plane, along with a strong arts and cultural appeal. Join a high-acuity telemetry / progressive care unit (PCU) and provide expert cardiac nursing care in a collaborative acute care environment.

Job Details

• Position Type: Travel Registered Nurse
• Specialty: Telemetry / PCU - Cardiac
• Setting: Acute care, telemetry and progressive care unit
• Location: Johnstown, PA
• Start Date: September 28, 2026
• Contract Length: 6 weeks
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250 - $2,370
• Schedule: Must be willing to work days, nights, and mids
• Shift Pattern: Flexible coverage based on unit needs
• Guaranteed Hours: 36-48 hours per week based on assignment needs
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend, depending on unit staffing needs
• Call Requirement: None

Job Requirements

• Active RN license
• BLS certification required
• At least 1 year of recent cardiac, telemetry, or PCU experience required; 2+ years preferred
• Strong experience supporting cardiac patients and post-op cardiac procedures
• Experience with EPIC preferred
• Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced acute care environment
• Positive attitude and strong teamwork skills
• Must be able to complete all required clearances prior to start
• Rapid response availability preferred for candidates able to start within 7-10 days

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality nursing care to cardiac and telemetry patients
• Monitor and assess patients with chest pain, MI, open heart recovery, Watchman, TAVR, and post-op pacer needs
• Support patient care on a unit with a typical RN ratio of approximately 1:5
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and the care team to promote positive patient outcomes
• Document care accurately in the electronic health record
• Respond appropriately to changes in patient condition and escalate concerns as needed
• Maintain professionalism, adaptability, and a patient-first approach
• Follow unit protocols and contribute to a supportive, efficient workflow

Apply now for this travel Registered Nurse opportunity in Johnstown, PA and take the next step in your acute care nursing career.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #516876. 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: Acute

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