Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Johnstown, PA

Must complete all required Pennsylvania state clearances prior to start, including PA Child Abuse History Clearance, Department of Human Services Fingerprinting, FBI Department of Aging Fingerprinting, and PA State Police (PATCH) clearance. Monitor and manage patients with diagnoses including chest pain, MI, open heart surgery, Watchman procedure, TAVR, post-op cardiac catheterization, and post-op pacemaker placement.

Job ID: 900124
Job Title

Travel RN - PCU / Telemetry (Days)
Location

Johnstown, PA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13-Week Travel Assignment | Full-Time | Days (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM) | Expected 36 hours/week
Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Telemetry/PCU unit serving a cardiac and geriatric adult population
• Monitor and manage patients with diagnoses including chest pain, MI, open heart surgery, Watchman procedure, TAVR, post-op cardiac catheterization, and post-op pacemaker placement
• Operate and interpret cardiac monitoring equipment including pacers and arterial lines (A-lines)
• Document patient care accurately and efficiently using the EPIC electronic health record system
• Maintain an RN-to-patient ratio of 1:5 on the day shift; participate in every-other-weekend rotation based on unit staffing needs
• May float to 1:1 assignments depending on unit needs; no on-call requirements

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Pennsylvania
• Current BLS certification required
• Cardiac Catheterization experience required
• Minimum of 2 years of RN experience in a PCU, Telemetry, or Step-Down setting
• Must complete all required Pennsylvania state clearances prior to start, including PA Child Abuse History Clearance, Department of Human Services Fingerprinting, FBI Department of Aging Fingerprinting, and PA State Police (PATCH) clearance
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility to be eligible for the travel rate

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with cardiac patient populations including geriatric adults
• Familiarity with EPIC electronic health record system
• Experience with pacer management and arterial line monitoring
• Positive, team-oriented attitude with the ability to adapt to a fast-paced acute care environment

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work at a tertiary care regional referral center recognized for clinical excellence, home to a Level 1 Trauma Center and a broad range of specialized services
• Gain experience in a high-acuity cardiac unit with exposure to advanced procedures and a collaborative care team