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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg position requiring 2+ years of experience and the ability to manage a 7:1 patient ratio in a Level 1 trauma facility.

Details

• Orthopedic and Spine Surgery unit on the 9th floor of a Level 1 trauma center
• Adult patient population including trauma, ortho, urology, colorectal, and surgical cases
• Primarily post-op patient care
• Patient ratios of 6:1, with potential to increase to 7:1
• 44 beds spread across two nursing stations on one floor
• Uses EPIC EHR system
• Day shift schedule from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• Weekend requirement of 4 shifts within a 4-week schedule, expecting at least 2 of 4 weekends worked
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required to units with comparable patient population when needed

Requirements

• Active RN license (PA or compact) required
• 2+ years of RN experience required
• EPIC EHR experience required
• Experience with tele monitoring, cardiac monitors, and cardiac drips required
• Must be able to manage a 7:1 patient ratio
• Trauma experience required
• Must pass a dysrhythmia and medication dosage calculation test prior to starting on the unit
• AHA certifications required
• Social Security number and date of birth required for consideration
• Active, verifiable license required at time of submission

Additional Information

• Weekly orientation held on Mondays
• Local candidates may be considered at a local rate; candidates must live 60 miles or greater from the facility to qualify for travel rate
• No holiday RTO permitted
• Professional appearance required with no designated scrub color
• Facial piercings restricted to a single-sided nose stud; hoops are not permitted anywhere on the face
• PA-specific background clearances required, including Child Abuse History Clearance, Department of Human Services fingerprinting, FBI fingerprinting, and PA State Police Clearance (PATCH)
• Candidates cannot have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the past 12 months
• Candidates cannot be employed elsewhere full-time during the assignment
• Must have flexible, friendly, and team-oriented personality suited for a fast-paced surgical/trauma unit