Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry in Wilkes-Barre, PA

Job Title

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical / Telemetry (Nights)

Location

Wilkes-Barre, PA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Nights, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | Every Other Weekend and Every Other Holiday

Key Responsibilities

• Provide general medical-surgical nursing care including medication administration and comprehensive patient care on a 21-bed unit serving General Med Surg, Post-Op Surgical, Bariatrics, and Oncology patients
• Perform remote telemetry monitoring in collaboration with a monitor technician, including rhythm interpretation and oversight
• Deliver post-operative patient care in accordance with facility protocols and scope of practice
• Maintain a standard patient ratio of 1:6, with a surge plan of up to 1:7 maximum
• Float to Med Surg Telemetry unit as needed
• Document patient care accurately using Cerner electronic health records system

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Pennsylvania or compact state eligibility
• Minimum 1–2+ years of Medical Surgical nursing experience required
• Minimum 1+ year of recent travel nursing experience required
• Telemetry experience required
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Proficiency with Cerner EMR required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in Post-Op Surgical, Bariatrics, or Oncology patient populations
• Familiarity with remote telemetry monitoring workflows and rhythm interpretation
• Strong adaptability and ability to float between Med Surg and Telemetry units

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work at a well-established acute care facility with a structured 352-bed environment and a high-volume department, offering meaningful clinical experience across diverse patient populations
• 48-hour guarantee requests may be considered when indicated at the time of submittal