Travel RN - Rapid Response - $2,002 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Critical Care Float for a travel nursing job in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Critical Care Float
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Neuro Med/Surg position on the 8th floor of a Level I Trauma Center, requiring at least 2 years of experience and dysrhythmia competency.

Details

• Work is performed on the 8 Rose floor (8th floor) of a tertiary care regional referral hospital and Level I Trauma Center
• Unit is a 22-bed Neuro Med/Surg floor
• Adult patient population with diagnoses including CVA, TIA, seizure, inability to ambulate, common urinary and respiratory conditions, and rarely cardiac
• Patient ratios are 5:1 to 6:1
• Equipment includes Mindray vital sign machines, GE EKG, and cardiac monitors
• EMR is Epic
• Day shift: 6:45 AM – 6:45 PM (12-hour shifts)
• Schedule requires 2 of 4 weekends per schedule (4 of 8 weekend shift days); straight weekend schedules available if preferred
• Floating required on an as-needed basis, though rare
• No on-call requirements
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active RN license for Pennsylvania (PA state license or compact license) required
• AHA-issued BLS required; all certifications must be AHA-issued
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) and Swallow Screen certifications preferred
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Neuro Med/Surg experience strongly preferred
• Competency in dysrhythmia recognition required; a dysrhythmia and medication math dosage test will be administered on the first day of orientation
• Epic EMR experience beneficial
• Social Security number required for consideration
• Date of birth required for consideration
• Candidates must reside 60 or more miles from the facility to be eligible for the travel pay rate
• Candidates must not have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months
• Candidates cannot be employed full-time elsewhere
• Pennsylvania state clearances required prior to start, including: PA Child Abuse History Clearance, Dept. of Human Services Fingerprinting (Service Code: 1KG756), FBI Dept. of Aging Fingerprinting (Service Code: 1KG8RJ, facility code: 5129), and PATCH PA State Police Clearance (employment clearance required; volunteer clearances not accepted)
• Drug screen completed within the last 90 days is acceptable
• MMR vaccination required; declinations are not accepted

Additional Information

• Provide neuro med/surg nursing care to adult patients on an active stroke and neurological unit
• A study guide and welcome packet will be provided via email prior to the dysrhythmia and dosage test on orientation day one
• Orientation is held weekly on Mondays
• Holiday coverage is required; specific holidays will be determined during the phone screening
• Scrub color: any; hoodies, t-shirts, shirts with wording or images, and facial piercings are not permitted
• Candidates may start with some onboarding items still pending, but all PA state clearances must be fully submitted before the candidate can be cleared to begin

American Traveler Job ID #P-734690. 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: Travel RN - Med/Surg

About American Traveler

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.