Surgical Nurse

CrossMed 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

Job Details

• Gross Weekly Pay: $1699.20 - $1785.60
• Starts: 2026-03-23
• Assignment Length: 13 Weeks
• Shift: Day shift
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Job Quantity: 16
• Type: Travel
• City: Altoona
• State: PA

At CrossMed Healthcare Staffing, we aim to create lasting impressions wherever we go. Embark on your healthcare traveler journey with us and discover the CrossMed advantage. We offer competitive pay packages, comprehensive benefits, an in-house clinical team, and dedicated recruiters committed to your success. Our goal is to become the preferred staffing provider by delivering top-notch customer service. Join us and experience the difference firsthand!

Benefits:

• Competitive weekly pay
• Insurance (Health, Dental, Vision)
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Referral Bonus
• Reimbursement for Licensure & CEU’s
• Refer-a-Friend Bonus Program
• EAP Program

Qualifications:

• At minimum 1 - 2 years’ experience preferred
• Graduate from an accredited school
• Certifications may be required based on facility requirements
• Physical abilities – remain in a stationary position, move and lift equipment (50-100 lbs), pushing, bending and pulling
• Communication and collaborates with physicians and other health team members
• Provides and coordinates patient care with other health team members
• Monitors patients’ responses to interventions and reports outcomes
• Administers medications as ordered with appropriate documentation
• Monitor and evaluates patients before, during, and post procedure depending on unit
• Shares on-call responsibilities with a 30-minute response time if required
• Maintains cleanliness of rooms and adequate stock of supplies
• Transports patients as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Skills:

• Interpersonal Skills – ability to work with diverse personnel (professional and support staff) while maintaining a positive demeanor and professional appearance.
• Technical Skills - the ability to grasp, push/pull, and move while assisting with procedures or operating departmental equipment.
• Cognitive Demands - capable of managing frequent interactions with the public and customers and meeting deadlines under pressure. Comfortable working under occasional close supervision or independently.
• Sensory Skills - keen visual understanding and practical communication abilities.

CrossMed Job ID #641426. 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 RN | Registered Nurse

About CrossMed

At CrossMed Healthcare Staffing, we aim to create lasting impressions wherever we go. Embark on your healthcare traveler journey with us and discover the CrossMed advantage. We offer competitive pay packages, comprehensive benefits, an in-house clinical team, and dedicated recruiters committed to your success. Our goal is to become the preferred staffing provider by delivering top-notch customer service. Join us and experience the difference firsthand!

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Holiday Pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• Company provided housing options
• Mileage reimbursement
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• License and certification reimbursement
• Life insurance