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

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Trauma Stepdown RN for a Level I trauma center's Progressive Care unit, requiring 2+ years of neuro med-surg experience and NIH Stroke Scale competency.

Details

• Work on a 22-bed Trauma Stepdown/Neuro Med Surg unit (8 Rose) within a Level I trauma center
• Adult patient population with common diagnoses including CVA, TIA, seizure, and inability to ambulate
• Patient ratios of 1:6, up to 1:7 depending on ED holds
• Night shift schedule from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Weekend commitment of 2 of 4 weekends per schedule, or 4 of 8 weekend shift days (straight weekends available upon request)
• No on-call requirements
• Rare floating required
• Uses Mindray vital sign machines, GE EKG, and cardiac monitors
• EPIC EHR system in use

Requirements

• Active RN license (PA or compact) required
• AHA certifications required, including BLS
• NIH Stroke Scale certification required
• Swallow Screen certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Trach and vent experience required
• Neuro nursing experience required
• Competency in dysrhythmia required; a dysrhythmia and math dosage test is administered on day one of orientation
• PA fingerprinting and background clearances required prior to start, including Child Abuse History Clearance, Department of Human Services Fingerprinting, FBI Department of Aging Fingerprinting, and PATCH PA State Police Clearance
• Social Security number and date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide nursing care for trauma stepdown and neuro med-surg patients with conditions such as stroke, TIA, seizure, and respiratory or urinary issues
• Weekly orientation held on Mondays
• Must be available for holiday coverage as determined during phone screening
• Scrubs of any color accepted; hoodies, t-shirts with wording/pictures, and facial piercings not permitted
• Candidates must reside 60 miles or greater from the facility to be considered for the travel rate
• Candidates who have worked perm staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months are not eligible
• Candidates cannot be employed elsewhere full time