Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN
State College, PA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) travel contract in State College, PA — Active PA RN with 1+ year Med/Surg telemetry experience and BLS required. Join our acute care telemetry nursing team in State College (Centre County), near Penn State University, providing high-quality patient monitoring and clinical care on a busy Med/Surg Tele unit.

Discover State College, PA (16801): Experience life in a vibrant college town known for its welcoming community, energetic atmosphere, and rich cultural scene. Home to Penn State University, State College offers a variety of dining, shopping, and entertainment options, as well as beautiful parks and outdoor recreation. Enjoy the blend of small-town charm and big-city amenities, making it an ideal destination for travel nurses seeking both professional growth and a lively lifestyle.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,750 - $1,840
• Location: State College, PA (16801) — Travel nursing job in Central Pennsylvania, a vibrant college town near Penn State University with excellent community amenities
• Setting: Telemetry Med/Surg Unit (cardiac telemetry, acute care nursing)
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (April 1, 2026 – July 1, 2026)
• Shift: 12-hour days (06:45 – 19:15), every other weekend
• Hours per Week: 36 (Guaranteed)
• Employment Type: Travel Nurse / Travel RN

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Pennsylvania (PA)
• Minimum 1 year of recent Med/Surg Telemetry (Med/Surg Tele) experience — telemetry nursing and cardiac monitoring experience preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (Healthcare Provider)
• EPIC charting experience preferred (electronic medical record experience desirable)
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts and every other weekend; comfortable with fast-paced, acute care environments

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care using the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for Med/Surg Telemetry patients
• Monitor cardiac telemetry, recognize arrhythmias, and escalate concerns to the interdisciplinary team as needed
• Collect, analyze, and prioritize patient health data; involve patients and families in care decisions
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care and nursing interventions to achieve expected outcomes
• Administer medications and treatments safely, and accurately document all care provided in the electronic health record
• Evaluate patient progress, revise care plans, and coordinate discharge planning with case management and other disciplines
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, patient safety efforts, and interdisciplinary rounds
• Maintain current clinical knowledge, mentor peers, and contribute to a positive team environment
• Practice ethically, advocate for patients, maintain confidentiality, and demonstrate leadership in prioritizing and delegating unit care

Ready to take the next step in your travel nursing career? Apply now to join our State College, PA Med/Surg Telemetry team. Apply now and join our healthcare team today — competitive weekly pay and an engaging clinical environment await.

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