Travel Medical Surgical RN - $1,930 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/14/2026
• 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 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a night shift assignment requiring a PA or Compact RN license and at least 1 year of recent experience.

Details

• Medical Surgical unit within a community hospital setting
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Every other weekend (Saturday/Sunday) rotation required
• Patient ratio of 1:6
• No call requirements
• Floating to MS/Tele units required as needed
• Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active PA or Compact RN license required in hand
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of recent RN experience required
• 2 years of specialty experience required
• Community hospital experience required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Charge nurse experience preferred
• Experience with acute inpatient rehab, blood glucose monitoring, and central line/port care and management required
• Epic charting system experience required
• Valid references and copies of certifications required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care to a general medical-surgical population including orthopedic, neurological, respiratory, and gastrointestinal cases
• Perform skills such as IV therapy, wound care, tracheostomy care, and cardiac monitoring as needed
• Support fall risk assessment, infection prevention, and pain management protocols
• PA fingerprint clearance (Childline and FP results within 12 months) required prior to start, which may involve travel
• Pass/fail clinical exam required for clearance with a maximum of 3 attempts
• RTO must be submitted at time of application; requests after submission will not be accepted
• Block scheduling cannot be accommodated
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted within a 50-mile radius at a local rate differential

American Traveler Job ID #P-738312. 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.