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 common respiratory and urinary conditions. Why Join Us Opportunity to work at a tertiary care regional referral center and Level I Trauma facility, gaining exposure to a high-acuity, clinically diverse patient population.

Job Title

Travel RN – Trauma Stepdown (Nights)

Location

Johnstown, PA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 22-bed Trauma Stepdown unit serving an adult population with diagnoses including CVA, TIA, seizure, and common 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 day one of orientation
• Utilize and document in EPIC EHR; operate Mindray vital sign machines and GE EKG equipment
• Perform and document NIH Stroke Scale assessments and swallow screens as required by patient condition
• Manage patients requiring tracheostomy and ventilator care
• Float to other units as needed (rare occurrence); maintain availability for holidays as determined during the phone screening process

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid in Pennsylvania
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience, with neuro med-surg or stepdown background
• NIH Stroke Scale certification required
• Demonstrated competency in dysrhythmia recognition
• Experience with tracheostomy and ventilator management
• Must live at least 60 miles from the facility to be eligible for travel placement

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Swallow screen certification or experience
• Prior experience in a Level I Trauma Center environment
• Familiarity with EPIC electronic health records
• Experience with cardiac monitoring in a stepdown or PCU setting

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work at a tertiary care regional referral center and Level I Trauma facility, gaining exposure to a high-acuity, clinically diverse patient population
• Weekend scheduling flexibility available, including straight weekend arrangements for candidates who prefer that structure; expected weekly hours of 36 with 48-hour weeks available upon request