Travel Med Surg Tele RN - $1,761 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in State College, Pennsylvania.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• 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: Oct 5, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Tele RN for a night shift assignment requiring a PA or compact RN license and telemetry experience.

Details

• Med/Surg Tele unit within a hospital setting
• Patient ratio of 1:6-7
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00-07:00)
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required
• Telemetry monitoring required

Requirements

• Active RN license (PA or Compact) in hand
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS required; PALS also required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience preferred
• Cerner charting experience preferred
• Skills in IV therapy, phlebotomy, central and peripheral line management, and blood product administration
• Respiratory care skills including BiPAP/CPAP management and oxygen administration
• Experience managing cardiac drips and interpreting dysrhythmias
• Wound care and isolation precaution/PPE experience
• One supervisory reference from within the past year required for consideration
• Completion of PA fingerprinting and ChildLine clearance within 48 hours of contract signing
• Completion of lab work within 72 hours of contract signing

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to Med/Surg Tele patients including cardiac monitoring and emergency response
• Support for orthopedic, ortho trauma, and total joint replacement patients
• Navy blue scrubs required
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Any previous permanent or per diem employment with the facility must be disclosed and must have ended at least 18 months prior to applying as a traveler

American Traveler Job ID #P-754270. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg Tele

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