Emergency Dept RN
Johnstown, PA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,268/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Join a rewarding Emergency Department travel nursing assignment in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, and provide lifesaving care in a 40-bed Level I Trauma Center. This onsite ER RN role offers a collaborative team, a 1:6 patient ratio, and the opportunity to care for adult, pediatric, and geriatric patients with diverse emergency and critical-care needs.
Johnstown offers a welcoming community surrounded by the scenic Laurel Highlands, with opportunities to enjoy outdoor recreation, local history, live music, and the performing arts.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020–$2,130
- Location: Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- Specialty: Emergency Department Nursing / Emergency Room Nursing
- Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
- Start Date: October 12, 2026
- Assignment End Date: January 11, 2027
- Schedule: 36 guaranteed hours per week
- Shift: 12-hour night shifts, approximately 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
- Weekend Requirement: Weekend shifts required
- Call: None
- Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:6
- Healthcare Setting: 40-bed Level I Trauma Center
- Charting System: EPIC
- Float Requirement: None
- Dress Code: Any scrub color
Emergency Department RN Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Pennsylvania
- At least 1 year of recent Emergency Department or Emergency Room nursing experience
- Current ACLS and PALS certifications
- CEN certification preferred
- Strong foundational nursing skills; trauma or critical-care nursing experience preferred
- Ability to provide emergency nursing care to adult, pediatric, and geriatric patient populations
- Collaborative, dependable, and team-oriented approach to patient care
- Successful completion of required pre-employment screenings and Pennsylvania background clearances, including applicable fingerprinting requirements
- Travel nurses must reside at least 60 miles from the assignment location
Emergency Department Registered Nurse Responsibilities
- Provide safe, compassionate, and timely emergency nursing care to patients presenting with emergent and urgent conditions
- Perform comprehensive nursing assessments, prioritize care, and respond effectively to changes in patient condition
- Support the evaluation and treatment of trauma, medical, surgical, pediatric, and geriatric patients
- Administer medications and treatments, monitor patient responses, and document patient care accurately in EPIC
- Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate care and promote positive patient outcomes
- Recognize and respond to rapidly changing or life-threatening conditions in a Level I Trauma Center
- Participate in patient education, discharge planning, and appropriate transitions of care
- Maintain a professional, organized, and supportive environment for patients and colleagues
Apply now for this Emergency Department travel nurse opportunity in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, and join a dedicated healthcare team in the scenic Laurel Highlands.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Employer
GHR Healthcare
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About Johnstown, PA
As a Travel Emergency Department Nurse in Johnstown, PA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Johnstown, PA is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 80°F, while winter lows can drop to around 20°F.
- Be prepared for both warm and cold seasons.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Johnstown, PA.
- They are relatively easy to find, especially through local property management companies.
- Johnstown is car-friendly, with easy access to major highways.
- Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is essential for getting around.
- Johnstown has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include obesity and heart disease.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- There are various restaurants offering local and international cuisine, as well as opportunities to enjoy art, music, and sports.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can explore nearby parks and hiking trails.
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