Med Surg RN
Latrobe, PA
Care Career
3x12 hrs, Rotating
Referral Bonus

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical-Surgical (Med Surg)

Location: Latrobe, Pennsylvania
Specialty: Medical-Surgical (Med Surg)
Shift: 3x12-hour rotating days and nights

• Day Shift: 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM
• Night Shift: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM
  Contract Duration: 13 weeks
  Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours/week
  Start Date:11/16/2026

Job Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of Medical-Surgical or Med Surg/Telemetry experience required.
• Active Pennsylvania RN license or Compact RN license required at submission.
• Current BLS certification through AHA required.
• Experience administering oxygen, using nasal cannula, and managing oxygen tanks required.
• Cerner charting experience preferred.
• First-time travelers are welcome.
• Candidates must have experience managing a patient ratio of approximately 1:6.

Schedule & Weekend Requirements

• Three 12-hour shifts per week.
• Rotating day and night shifts.
• Every other weekend required.
• Must be available to work every other holiday.
• Block scheduling requests require manager approval and depend on unit needs.
• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted with the application and is subject to approval.

Unit Details

• Unit Size: 12 beds
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
• Patient Ratio: 1:6
• Charting System: Cerner preferred
• Unit Specialties: Orthopedics, neurosurgery, general surgery, and urology
• Monitoring: Non-monitored unit
• Floating: Must be willing to float within the hospital and to sister facilities within a 10-mile radius, as needed.

Required Skills

• Medical-Surgical nursing
• Med Surg/Telemetry experience
• Oxygen administration and nasal cannula management
• Oxygen tank management
• IV initiation and maintenance
• Central line and PICC line management
• Blood product administration
• Insulin and heparin administration
• Wound care and wound VAC management
• Feeding tube care
• Colostomy and ileostomy care
• Telemetry
• Surgical drain management
• Isolation precautions and PPE
• Rapid response and code team participation

Additional Requirements

• Local candidates: Not accepted.
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility, based on driver's license address.
• Active license and current required certifications must be available at submission.
• Driver's license, SSN, DOB, and RTO details are required at submission.
• Two supervisor references preferred.
• Candidates with licensing, background, or fingerprinting concerns must disclose them before submission.
• Fingerprinting, drug screening, and required labs must be completed within the specified post-signing timeframe.
• Former permanent employees must have been separated from the facility for at least two years to be eligible.
• Travelers who have completed one cumulative year of assignments within the WVU Medicine system must take a two-year break before returning.
• Only one WVU Medicine facility submission is permitted at a time.
• Flu vaccination is required; medical and religious exemptions are accepted.
• COVID-19 vaccination is not required.
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue.

Compliance & Orientation

• All compliance requirements must be cleared by the Wednesday before the start date.
• Approximately one hour of pre-start modules is required.
• The first eight hours of orientation are non-billable.
• Candidates must be willing to complete the required onboarding and facility compliance process.

Why Choose Latrobe, Pennsylvania?

Enjoy the scenic Laurel Highlands, outdoor recreation, hiking trails, and nearby state parks. Pittsburgh is approximately an hour away, offering restaurants, museums, sporting events, and entertainment.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply!