Neuro Med Surg RN
Johnstown, PA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,268/weekOverview
- Start Date11/02/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Join a dedicated adult medical-surgical nursing team in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, for a 13-week travel nursing contract with competitive weekly pay and 12-hour night shifts. Make a meaningful impact caring for trauma, orthopedic, urology, colorectal, and post-operative patients in a supportive regional healthcare setting. This on-site Pennsylvania travel nurse opportunity offers varied patient acuity and valuable acute care experience. Johnstown is a welcoming Laurel Highlands community known for its rich history, performing arts, outdoor recreation, Johnstown Flood Museum, and Inclined Plane.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Specialty: Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (Med-Surg RN)
- Location: Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020–$2,130
- Start Date: November 2, 2026
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week, with the opportunity to work additional hours when available
- Schedule: Weekend requirements may include four weekend shifts within a four-week schedule
- Call: None
- Patient Population: Adult trauma, orthopedic, urology, colorectal, and post-operative surgical patients
- Patient Ratio: Approximately 6:1
- Electronic Medical Record: Epic
Med-Surg RN Job Requirements
- Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Pennsylvania
- At least 2 years of recent medical-surgical nursing experience
- Demonstrated trauma and post-operative nursing experience
- Ability to provide acute care nursing for adult patients with varied medical and surgical needs
- Willingness to float to units with comparable patient populations as needed
- Successful completion of required dysrhythmia and medication dosage calculation assessments before beginning the assignment
- Completion of all required employment screenings and Pennsylvania clearances before the start date
- Professional appearance and a flexible, friendly, team-oriented approach
Travel Registered Nurse Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult medical-surgical and post-operative patients
- Assess patient conditions, identify changes in status, and implement appropriate nursing interventions
- Care for patients with trauma, orthopedic, urologic, colorectal, and other surgical diagnoses
- Administer medications and treatments safely while monitoring patient responses
- Recognize and respond to dysrhythmias and other clinical changes
- Collaborate with providers, therapists, nursing colleagues, patients, and families to coordinate patient care
- Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in Epic
- Support safe patient transitions, discharge planning, and continuity of care
- Float to comparable units when needed while maintaining high standards of patient care
Apply now for this Pennsylvania travel nursing opportunity and join the adult medical-surgical team in Johnstown, PA.
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.
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About Johnstown, PA
As a Travel Medical Surgical 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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