Med Surg RN
State College, PA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Apply now for a 13-week Travel Registered Nurse opportunity in State College, PA, caring for adult medical-surgical and orthopedic patients on 12-hour night shifts. Join a collaborative inpatient nursing team where experienced RNs provide clinically excellent, patient-centered care. Located in scenic central Pennsylvania, State College offers a welcoming community, beautiful outdoor surroundings, and a vibrant local atmosphere.

Travel RN Job Details

• Location: State College, Pennsylvania
• Specialty: Travel Nursing – Adult Medical-Surgical and Orthopedic Nursing
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,840–$1,940
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 6:45 p.m. – 7:15 a.m.
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: October 13, 2026
• End Date: January 12, 2027
• Position Type: Travel Registered Nurse assignment

Travel Registered Nurse Requirements

• At least 2 years of previous Registered Nurse experience, preferably in adult medical-surgical or orthopedic nursing
• Active Registered Nurse license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Strong patient assessment, clinical judgment, and nursing care planning skills
• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts and every other weekend
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Professional, tactful, and compassionate approach when working with patients, families, and colleagues
• Ability to function effectively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team

Med-Surg Orthopedic RN Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to adult medical-surgical and orthopedic patients during assigned shifts
• Assess patient needs and develop individualized plans of care using the nursing process
• Implement nursing interventions and prescribed treatments while monitoring patient responses
• Evaluate the effectiveness of care and update the plan of care as patient conditions change
• Communicate changes in patient status and care needs clearly to providers, leaders, and other members of the inpatient care team
• Promote safe, respectful, and patient-centered care throughout the hospital stay
• Serve as a professional liaison among patients, families, nurses, providers, and support staff
• Maintain composure, sound judgment, and a supportive attitude when caring for seriously ill patients

Apply now for this Travel Registered Nurse – Med/Surg Orthopedic opportunity in State College, Pennsylvania.

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