Travel Nurse

GHR Healthcare 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: 03/23/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift | Altoona, PA (16601)

Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift in Altoona, PA. 13-week travel nursing assignment on the T14 Med/Surg unit starting March 16, 2026. Estimated weekly pay $2,020–$2,130. Join our travel nursing team and advance your Med/Surg nursing career in Central Pennsylvania.

Quick Job Snapshot

• Job Title: Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (Med/Surg RN), Travel RN, Night Shift
• Location: Altoona, PA 16601 (Central Pennsylvania)
• Unit: T14 Med Surg
• Employment Type: Travel Contract (Travel Nursing Job)
• Start Date: March 16, 2026
• End Date: June 14, 2026
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights (Night Shift RN)
• Hours per Week: 36 (3 × 12-hour shifts)
• Openings: 8 travel nurse positions
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,020 – $2,130

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in Pennsylvania or an active multistate Compact RN license
• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts on-site as a Travel RN
• Strong clinical assessment, patient monitoring, communication, and teamwork skills

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, compassionate acute care to adult patients on the T14 Med/Surg unit during night shifts
• Perform clinical assessments, monitor patient status, and document interventions and outcomes in the medical record
• Collaborate with physicians, bedside nurses, and the interdisciplinary care team to coordinate patient care and discharge planning
• Support patient and family education, transitions of care, and safe discharge processes
• Adhere to hospital policies, safety protocols, and quality improvement initiatives to promote positive patient outcomes

Why Apply — Travel Nursing Benefits

• Gain diverse clinical experience in a busy Med/Surg unit as a Travel RN
• Explore Altoona and Central Pennsylvania—outdoor recreation, community events, and a welcoming local culture
• Competitive weekly pay for travel nursing jobs and opportunities to grow your acute care skills

Ready to take the next step in your travel nursing career? Apply now to join our dedicated travel nursing team in Altoona, PA. Click "Apply" or contact our recruiter to learn more about this Med/Surg RN travel opportunity — advance your nursing experience while enjoying the best of Central Pennsylvania!

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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 #450383. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Med/Surg

About GHR Healthcare

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare

professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to

uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive

compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely

cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your

advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and

consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to

learn more.