Travel Neuro Med Surg RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

• Specialty:
  Med Surg
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/12/2026
• 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 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a night shift role at a Level I Trauma Center requiring 2+ years of experience and a PA or compact RN license.

• Neuro Med Surg unit within a Level I Trauma Center hospital setting
• 22-bed unit caring for adult patients with CVA, TIA, seizure, and common respiratory/urinary diagnoses, with rare cardiac cases
• Patient ratio of 1:6, potentially up to 1:7 depending on ED holds
• Night shift schedule from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Weekend commitment of 2 of 4 weekends per schedule or 4 of 8 weekend shift days, with straight weekends available if preferred
• Uses Mindray vital sign machines, GE EKG, and cardiac monitors
• Documents in EPIC EHR
• Floating required rarely, only if needed
• No on-call requirements

• Active RN license (PA or compact) required
• 2+ years of RN experience required
• NIH Stroke Scale and Swallow Screen certifications preferred
• Neuro experience ideal
• Competency in dysrhythmia required, including a dysrhythmia and math dosage test on first day of orientation
• Social Security number and date of birth required for consideration
• Active Nursys licensure verification required at time of consideration
• AHA certifications required

• Provide direct nursing care to adult patients with neurological and related medical conditions on a 22-bed stepdown unit
• Facility provides a study guide and welcome packet to prepare for first-day competency testing
• All necessary facility-specific education will be provided
• Must be available for holiday coverage as determined during phone screening
• Scrubs of any color permitted; hoodies, t-shirts, graphic wording/images, and facial piercings not allowed
• Weekly orientation held on Mondays
• Candidates must complete PA-specific background clearances, including Child Abuse History Clearance, Department of Human Services fingerprinting, FBI/Department of Aging fingerprinting, and PATCH PA State Police Clearance prior to start
• Must reside 60 miles or greater from the facility to be considered a travel candidate
• Candidates who worked permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months are not eligible
• Candidates cannot be employed elsewhere full-time during the assignment

American Traveler Job  #P-763729. 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

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.