Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Johnstown, PA

Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care on a 22-bed Trauma Stepdown unit serving an adult population with diagnoses including CVA, TIA, seizure, and respiratory and urinary conditions. Why Join Us Join a nationally recognized tertiary care regional referral center offering a dynamic, high-acuity clinical environment with exposure to a broad range of specialties.

Job Title

Travel RN – Trauma Stepdown (IMC/PCU/Stepdown)

Location

Johnstown, PA | Acute Care – Level I Trauma Stepdown

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Onsite | Expected 36 hours/week

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 22-bed Trauma Stepdown unit serving an adult population with diagnoses including CVA, TIA, seizure, and respiratory and urinary conditions
• Monitor and manage patients requiring cardiac monitoring; demonstrate competency in dysrhythmia recognition — a dysrhythmia and math dosage test will be administered on the first day of orientation
• Perform and document neurological assessments utilizing NIH Stroke Scale and swallow screening protocols
• Manage patients with tracheostomy and ventilator support as part of routine stepdown care
• Utilize EPIC EHR and Mindray vital sign machines, GE EKG, and cardiac monitoring equipment
• Float to other units as needed (rare); maintain availability for holidays as determined during phone screening

Required Qualifications

• Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Pennsylvania
• NIH Stroke Scale certification required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience, with demonstrated neuro med/surg or stepdown background
• Proficiency with tracheostomy and ventilator management
• Competency in dysrhythmia recognition and medication dosage calculations
• Must live at least 60 miles from the facility to be eligible for travel rates

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Swallow screen certification or demonstrated experience performing swallow screens
• Prior experience in a Level I Trauma setting or high-acuity stepdown environment
• Familiarity with EPIC EHR
• Availability for straight weekend scheduling if preferred

Why Join Us

• Join a nationally recognized tertiary care regional referral center offering a dynamic, high-acuity clinical environment with exposure to a broad range of specialties
• Weekend scheduling flexibility available, including straight weekend options, with expected 2 of 4 weekends per schedule cycle