Med Surg / Telemetry RN
Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center - Main Campus

RN Med Surg

Overview

• Location: Johnstown, PA
• Employment type: Travel
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Staffing need: Urgent backfill with rapid start; must start within 2 weeks
• Hours: 36 guaranteed hours per week; will accommodate those wanting 48 hours per week
• Call requirements: None
• Orientation: Weekly, on Mondays
• Travel eligibility: Candidates must live 60 miles or more away to be considered for travel

Unit Details

• Unit: 9th floor, Trauma Level 1
• Beds: 44 beds across two nursing stations/units on one floor
• Patient ratio: 6:1, can be up to 7:1
• Specialty: Trauma/Ortho/Surgical
• Patient population: Adult, trauma, ortho, urology, colorectal, surgical
• Common diagnosis/treatment: Post-op
• Float requirements: Must be willing to float to a unit with a comparable patient population. The unit has a robust float team, so floating off the unit is unlikely, but agency staff are expected to float if needed.

Schedule Requirements

• Weekend shifts: 4 weekend shifts in a 4-week schedule, with an expectation of at least 2 of the 4 weekends scheduled
• Cannot have any holiday RTO (requested time off)

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Pennsylvania
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing
• BLS certification
• 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience with cardiac monitors
• Experience with cardiac or critical care drips
• Trauma experience
• Experience with Epic

Required Clearances

• All candidates must have complete, clear screenings before starting.
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance
• PATCH (PA State Police) clearance, required for employment; volunteer clearances are not accepted
• FBI fingerprinting completed within the last two years, or completed before starting if older
• All fingerprints must be submitted before clearance can be granted.

Additional Notes

• Personality fit: Flexible, friendly, and willing to work
• Dress code: No designated scrub color; staff must present a professional appearance. No facial piercings other than a one-sided nose stud. Hoops are not acceptable on the face in any form.