Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

Job Overview

Fusion Medical Staffing seeks a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a 13-week assignment at a facility in Altoona, Pennsylvania. The role offers 12-hour night shifts (36 hours per week) with travel staffing support and competitive pay.

• Specialty:
  Med Surg
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  07/27/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

• One year of recent Med Surg RN experience
• Valid RN license in compliance with state regulations
• Current BLS (AHA/ARC) Certification

• NIHSS certification
• ACLS (AHA/ARC) certification
• Additional certifications or licenses as required for the position

The Med Surg Registered Nurse delivers comprehensive high-quality, patient-centered care in medical-surgical and telemetry units, assessing patient health, monitoring telemetry, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to manage patient needs.

• Explain procedures and treatments to patients and families, addressing concerns and ensuring understanding
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments in adherence to nursing standards
• Perform comprehensive assessments and document changes
• Prepare patients for diagnostic procedures, assist physicians and monitor responses
• Maintain safe, comfortable environment for patients
• Document patient information, including vital signs, medications, treatments, and outcomes
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to create and implement individualized care plans
• Prioritize multiple patients efficiently based on acuity
• Ensure infection control practices are followed (hand hygiene, PPE)
• Advocate for patient needs and preferences, ensuring they are respected
• Facilitate discharge planning, coordinating with families and resources
• Perform duties within scope of practice as assigned
• Adhere to hospital safety protocols, infection control guidelines, and regulatory standards

• Critical thinking, service excellence, and good interpersonal communication skills
• English reading, writing, and communication proficiency
• Ability to read instructions, follow verbal instructions, and use PC skills
• Physical abilities - remain stationary, move about, move equipment (50-100lbs), push, pull, bend
• Interpersonal skills - work effectively with diverse personnel, maintain a positive attitude
• Technical/motor skills - fine manipulation, push/pull, move about during procedures and equipment use
• Mental requirements - cope with frequent public contact, meet deadlines under pressure, work under supervision or independently, manage irregular schedules, maintain concentration to detail
• Sensory - visual acuity and effective communication

• Highly competitive pay for travel professionals
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance starting day one
• Paid Time Off after 1560 hours
• Life and short-term disability coverage
• 401(k) matching
• Aggressive refer-a-friend bonus
• 24/7 recruiter support
• Reimbursement for licensure and CEUs

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be provided. This description may be amended at any time.

Fusion is an EOE/E-Verify Employer. Job .

Pay package based on 12-hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend determined.