Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Johnstown, PA

Must complete all required Pennsylvania state clearances prior to start, including: Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Department of Human Services Fingerprinting, FBI Department of Aging Fingerprinting (accepted if completed within the last two years), and PA State Police (PATCH) Clearance for Employment. Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care on a 44-bed Trauma/Ortho/Surgical floor serving adult patients including trauma, orthopedic, urology, colorectal, and post-operative populations.

Job Title

Travel RN – Medical/Surgical (Trauma/Ortho/Surgical)

Location

Johnstown, PA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Expected 36 hours/week; 48 hours/week may be available upon request

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 44-bed Trauma/Ortho/Surgical floor serving adult patients including trauma, orthopedic, urology, colorectal, and post-operative populations
• Manage a patient ratio of 6:1, with the potential for up to 7:1 as needed
• Document and manage patient care using EPIC EHR
• Complete required dysrhythmia and math of dosage competency testing with the education department prior to beginning work on the unit
• Fulfill weekend shift requirements — a minimum of 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule, with an expectation of working at least 2 of those 4 weekends
• Float to units with a comparable patient population when operationally necessary

Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Pennsylvania
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience, with a background in trauma, orthopedic, or surgical nursing
• Demonstrated ability to manage a 6:1 to 7:1 patient ratio
• Proficiency with EPIC EHR
• Must successfully pass facility dysrhythmia and math of dosage testing prior to unit placement
• Must complete all required Pennsylvania state clearances prior to start, including: Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Department of Human Services Fingerprinting, FBI Department of Aging Fingerprinting (accepted if completed within the last two years), and PA State Police (PATCH) Clearance for Employment
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility to be eligible for travel rates

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in a Level 1 Trauma Center environment
• Familiarity with post-operative care and surgical patient populations
• Flexible, team-oriented approach with a willingness to adapt to unit needs

Why Join Us

• Join a nationally recognized tertiary care regional referral center offering exposure to a wide range of specialties and a high-acuity patient population
• Work within a facility known for clinical excellence, advanced technology, and a robust support team that minimizes the likelihood of agency staff being floated off the unit