Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry in Wilkes-Barre, PA

Key Responsibilities Provide general medical administration of medications and patient care on a Medical Surgical unit serving General Med Surg, Post-Op Surgical, Bariatric, and Oncology patients. Why Join Us Opportunity to work in a well-established inpatient facility with a structured Med Surg Telemetry unit and defined patient ratios.

Job Title

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical / Telemetry (Nights)

Location

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Nights, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | Every Other Weekend and Every Other Holiday

Key Responsibilities

• Provide general medical administration of medications and patient care on a Medical Surgical unit serving General Med Surg, Post-Op Surgical, Bariatric, and Oncology patients
• Perform remote telemetry monitoring in coordination with a monitor technician, including oversight of cardiac rhythms
• Deliver post-operative patient care in accordance with unit protocols and scope of practice
• Maintain a patient ratio of 1:6, with a surge plan of up to 1:7 maximum
• Float to Medical Surgical Telemetry unit as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum 1–2 years of Medical Surgical experience
• Minimum 1 year of recent travel nursing experience
• Telemetry experience required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required
• Proficiency with Cerner electronic health records system required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with Post-Op Surgical, Bariatric, or Oncology patient populations
• Familiarity with remote telemetry monitoring workflows and cardiac rhythm interpretation

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a well-established inpatient facility with a structured Med Surg Telemetry unit and defined patient ratios
• Projected start date available with an immediate need, offering a quick placement into a 13-week travel assignment