Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Med Surg
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/12/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: The Emergency Room Nurse is a registered nurse working in the emergency department of a healthcare facility. This role involves providing immediate and skilled nursing care to patients presenting with urgent and emergent conditions. The nurse collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment.
Job Details:
Schedule: Rotating shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: RN license, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, PA Act 31, PA Act 33, PA Act 34, and PA Act 73 certifications; at least 2 years of clinical experience in emergency nursing; located within Pennsylvania.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in emergency nursing or trauma care, certifications such as Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) are a plus.
Additional Information: The position requires the ability to respond rapidly to patient needs, prioritize care effectively, and communicate clearly with the care team and patients' families. Candidates should demonstrate adaptability in high-pressure situations and a commitment to continuous professional development.
Benefits The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
Private housing or generous housing allowance
Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
Competitive salaries
Referral bonuses
Travel reimbursement
401(k) retirement plan
Direct deposit/free checking
Unlimited free CE credits
Posted Date: 2026-09-16
Cross Country Job ID #1286771. 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: Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical Floor
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
Numbers & Facts
Location
Altoona, PA
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Advanced Life Support (ALS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiovascularunmatched
Clinical Medicineunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Emergency Careunmatched
Emergency Nursingunmatched
Establish Prioritiesunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)unmatched
Quality of Careunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Surgical Nursingunmatched
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