Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,380 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Plains, Pennsylvania.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Contract in Plains, PA

Join a patient-centered home health team as a Travel Registered Nurse (RN) serving Luzerne and Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. This 13-week nursing contract offers $2,120-$2,230 in weekly estimated pay, mileage reimbursement, and the opportunity to provide skilled nursing care in patients’ homes throughout the Wyoming Valley.

Provide meaningful care while building trusted relationships with patients and families. This opportunity is ideal for a Home Health RN who enjoys supporting recovery, chronic disease management, patient education, and continuity of care in the community. Plains, Pennsylvania, is located near Wilkes-Barre in the scenic Wyoming Valley and offers a welcoming community environment with convenient access to the region.

Home Health RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,120-$2,230
• Job Specialty: Home Health Registered Nurse
• Healthcare Setting: Patient homes and community-based care
• Location: Plains, PA, with coverage throughout Luzerne County and parts of Lackawanna County
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, ending January 30, 2027
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 5 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 8-hour shifts, approximately 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Additional Coverage: 1-2 nights of on-call coverage per week and 1 weekend per month
• Travel: Mileage reimbursement is available between patient visits

Home Health Registered Nurse Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Pennsylvania
• At least 1 year of professional nursing experience; previous home health nursing experience is strongly preferred
• Associate degree in nursing or higher
• Current CPR certification
• Strong patient assessment, clinical judgment, organization, and patient education skills
• Ability to work independently in patient homes and travel throughout the assigned Luzerne and Lackawanna County service area
• Professional navy-blue scrubs required

Home Health RN Responsibilities

• Perform start-of-care, resumption-of-care, recertification, evaluation, and discharge visits
• Complete comprehensive nursing assessments and develop individualized plans of care
• Provide wound care, Foley catheter care, IV therapy, and other skilled nursing interventions
• Support patients with chronic disease management and changes in health status
• Educate patients and caregivers on medications, treatment plans, symptom management, and safe care at home
• Monitor patient progress and communicate clinically significant findings to the appropriate home health care team
• Document care accurately and ensure timely completion of required clinical records
• Coordinate services and promote continuity of care across the home health team
• Respond to scheduled on-call needs and weekend coverage requirements

Apply now for this Travel Home Health RN contract in Plains, Pennsylvania, and make a meaningful impact across Luzerne County, Lackawanna County, and the greater Wilkes-Barre community.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #523406. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Homecare

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