Med Surg / Telemetry RN
Johnstown, PA
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a night shift position at a Level 1 Trauma Center, requiring PA or compact RN licensure and 2+ years of experience.

Details

• Work on a 9th Floor Med/Surg unit specializing in Trauma, Orthopedics, and Surgical care
• One floor with 44 beds spread across two nursing stations
• Patient population includes adult trauma, ortho, urology, colorectal, and surgical post-op patients
• Patient ratio of 6:1, with potential to increase up to 7:1
• Night shift schedule from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Weekend requirement of 4 shifts within a 4-week schedule, including at least 2 weekends
• No on-call requirements
• Float requirement to units with comparable patient population
• Uses EPIC EHR system
• Utilizes tele monitoring, cardiac monitors, and cardiac drips

Requirements

• Active RN license (PA state or compact) required
• 2+ years of RN experience required
• EPIC EHR experience required
• Experience with tele monitoring, cardiac monitors, and cardiac drips required
• Ability to manage a 7:1 patient ratio required
• Trauma unit experience required
• Must pass a dysrhythmia and medication dosage calculation test prior to starting on the unit
• Must provide complete and clear screenings, including PA Child Abuse History Clearance, fingerprinting, and PA State Police Clearance, prior to start

Additional Information

• Located at a Level 1 Trauma Center offering tertiary care and specialized surgical services
• Provide post-operative nursing care to trauma, orthopedic, and surgical patients
• Supported by a robust float team, with low likelihood of agency staff being floated off the unit
• Weekly orientation held on Mondays
• Professional appearance required with no designated scrub color
• Facial piercings are not permitted except for a single-sided nose stud; facial hoops are not allowed
• Candidates must reside 60 miles or more from the facility to qualify for the travel rate
• Candidates who have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months are not eligible
• Candidates must not be employed elsewhere full-time
• No holiday RTO permitted during this assignment