Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/08/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Neuro Med/Surg night shift position requiring 2+ years of experience and a PA or compact RN license.

Details

• Work on the Progressive Care Stepdown Transitional unit (8 Rose) in a Level I Trauma tertiary care hospital
• Neuro Med/Surg specialty caring for adult patients with CVA, TIA, seizure, and common urinary/respiratory conditions
• 22-bed unit with patient ratios of 5:1 and 6:1
• Night shift schedule, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Uses Mindray vital sign machines, GE EKG, and cardiac monitors
• Charts in EPIC
• Weekend commitment of 2 of every 4 weekends, or 4 of 8 weekend shift days, with straight weekend scheduling available upon request
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required only rarely, if needed

Requirements

• Active RN license (PA or Compact) required
• BLS and ACLS (AHA) certifications required
• NIH Stroke Scale and Swallow Screen certifications preferred
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Prior neuro nursing experience preferred
• Must demonstrate competency in dysrhythmia recognition and pass a dysrhythmia and math dosage test on day one of orientation
• Social Security number and date of birth required for consideration
• Active Nursys licensure verification required at time of consideration
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance, DHS fingerprinting, FBI/Department of Aging fingerprinting, and PATCH PA State Police Clearance required prior to start

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care on a busy neuro med/surg stepdown unit within a Level I Trauma Center
• Facility-specific education and training provided during orientation
• Weekly orientation held on Mondays
• Must be available to work holidays as determined during phone screening
• Scrubs of any color permitted; hoodies, t-shirts, graphic apparel, and facial piercings not allowed
• Candidates must reside 60 miles or greater from the facility to qualify for travel rate
• Candidates residing within 60 miles of the facility will be considered local
• Cannot have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months
• Cannot be employed elsewhere full-time while on assignment
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

American Traveler Job ID #P- . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.