Neuro Med Surg RN
Johnstown, PA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Trauma Stepdown/Progressive Care Unit role requiring compact or PA RN licensure and NIH Stroke Scale certification.

Details

• Trauma Stepdown unit (8th Floor) within a Level I Trauma Center hospital
• Neuro Med Surg specialty with adult patient population
• Common diagnoses include CVA, TIA, seizure, inability to ambulate, and occasional cardiac or respiratory conditions
• 22-bed unit with patient ratios of 1:6, up to 1:7 during ED holds
• Uses Mindray vital sign machines, GE EKG, and cardiac monitors
• Epic EMR used for charting
• 12-hour day shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• Weekend commitment of 2 of 4 weekends per schedule, or 4 of 8 weekend shift days (straight weekends available if preferred)
• Floating required infrequently, only if needed
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Active RN license (Compact or Pennsylvania)
• AHA certifications required, including NIH Stroke Scale (preferred) and Swallow Screen (preferred)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Trach and vent experience required
• Neuro nursing experience required
• Competency in dysrhythmia recognition required; dysrhythmia and math dosage test administered on first day of orientation
• Clear pre-employment screenings required prior to start, including PA Child Abuse History Clearance, DHS and FBI fingerprinting, and PATCH State Police Clearance

Additional Information

• Provide direct nursing care to adult patients recovering from stroke, seizure, and related neuro conditions in a stepdown setting
• Weekly orientation held on Mondays
• Study guide and welcome packet provided in advance for dysrhythmia and math dosage testing
• Availability for holiday coverage required, to be confirmed during phone screening
• Scrubs of any color accepted; hoodies, t-shirts with wording or images, and facial piercings not permitted
• Candidates must reside 60 miles or greater from the facility to qualify for the travel rate
• Local candidates within 60 miles may be considered at the local rate
• Cannot have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the past 12 months
• Cannot be employed elsewhere full-time while on assignment