Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Orthopedic - $2,000 to $2,100 per week in State College, PA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Med/Surg / Orthopedic
Location: State College, PA
Agency: Empower Professionals Inc.
Pay: $2,000 to $2,100 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 10/29/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Empower Professionals Inc. to find a qualified Med/Surg / Ortho RN in State College, Pennsylvania, 16801!

RN – Med-Surg / Orthopedics – Night Shift – Relocation Candidates Welcome

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to provide professional nursing care in a Medical-Surgical and Orthopedic setting in State College, Pennsylvania. The RN will use the nursing process to assess patients, develop and implement individualized care plans, provide appropriate nursing interventions, and evaluate patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have experience in Medical-Surgical nursing or orthopedic care, strong clinical judgment, and the ability to work collaboratively with patients, families, and the healthcare team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients and identify their nursing care needs.

• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans.

• Monitor patient conditions and respond appropriately to changes in clinical status.

• Provide safe, professional nursing care based on current clinical standards.

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.

• Serve as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare team members.

• Maintain clear, accurate, and professional verbal and written communication.

• Demonstrate sound clinical judgment, tact, sensitivity, and emotional stability.

• Promote patient safety, confidentiality, dignity, and quality care.

• Support continuity of care throughout the patient's treatment and recovery.

About Empower Professionals Inc.

Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey, Empower Professionals Inc. is a privately owned, certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) with more than 20 years of experience connecting skilled professionals with leading organizations. We serve clients across healthcare, pharma, financial services, energy and education, and we have built our reputation on accountability, transparency and long-term relationships. Travel nurses choose Empower because we treat every clinician as a partner, not a placement. Our recruiters take the time to understand your specialty, preferred locations and career goals, then match you with assignments that fit. We offer [competitive weekly pay, housing stipends, health/dental/vision benefits, 401(k), license reimbursement], along with [24/7 clinical support] and a dedicated recruiter who stays with you from your first submission to your final shift. We have placed N number clinicians in [specialties, e.g. ICU, ER, Med-Surg, L&D] roles across [states or regions]. Apply today and let Empower help you take the next step in your nursing career.

Requirements

Requirements

• Active Pennsylvania RN license or applicable compact-state license privilege.

• Minimum 2 years of Med-Surg RN experience .

• Current BLS/BCLS certification .

• Experience in Medical-Surgical Adult or Medical-Surgical Orthopedics.

• Strong communication, teamwork, and patient-care skills.

• Ability to work night shifts, every other weekend, and holidays.

Schedule & Assignment Details

• Contract Duration: 13 weeks.

• Shift: Nights, 6:45 PM–7:15 AM.

• Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week.

• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week; no daily guarantee.

• Positions Available: 1.

• Setting: Medical-Surgical / Orthopedics.

• Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend.

• Holiday Coverage: Required.

• Call: No on-call requirement.

• Overtime: Confirm the applicable overtime terms with the recruiter before accepting the assignment.

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