Travel
Med Surg
Latrobe, PA
Medical-Surgical / Telemetry Nursing
Position Overview
This is a non-monitored unit with self-scheduling and rotating 3×12-hour shifts.
Shift Details
- Rotating: Day (06:30–19:00) and Night (18:30–07:00)
- 3 shifts per week
- Weekend coverage required
- 13-week contract
Requirements
- Active PA or Compact nursing license
- Minimum 1 year med-surg nursing experience
- BLS certification (AHA only)
- Charge nurse experience preferred
- Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions available)
Clinical Scope
You'll manage a 6-patient assignment, working with post-operative patients and those with complex medical needs. Essential skills include:
- IV management (peripheral lines, central line blood draws, PICC care)
- Telemetry monitoring
- Wound care and drain management
- Feeding tube care, colostomy/ileostomy management
- Blood product administration
- PCA and pain management
- Care of substance withdrawal patients
- Pre- and post-operative neurosurgery patients
The unit is supported by IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, radiology, social work, and rapid response teams.
Scheduling & Logistics
- Self-scheduling with 2 pre-approved time off occurrences
- Weekend shifts required; every other holiday mandatory
- May float to sister facilities within 10 miles if needed
- 12 hours orientation provided
- Background check, drug screen, and compliance clearance required before start