Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $1,958 per week

GHR Healthcare - PH Division 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: 04/27/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours Employment Type: Travel Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – Altoona, PA (16601) Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) in Altoona, PA — Active PA RN license required; 1 year Med/Surg experience and BLS. Join a dynamic hospital team on a 13-week travel nursing assignment in Blair County, Central Pennsylvania. Job Details — Travel Nursing / Med/Surg RN Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800 – $1,890 (competitive travel nursing pay) Location: Altoona, PA (16601) — Blair County, Central Pennsylvania; RN jobs in Altoona, PA Unit: T11 Med Surg (hospital Med/Surg unit) Assignment Type: Travel Nurse / Travel Assignment Contract Duration: 13 weeks (April 27, 2026 – July 26, 2026) Hours per Week: 36 Shift: 3 × 12-hour shifts per week (Day shifts available) On-Site Position: In-person hospital role Qualifications & Certifications Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Pennsylvania — required for travel nursing in PA Minimum 1 year of recent Med/Surg nursing experience in a hospital setting Current BLS certification (American Heart Association) Ability to work 12-hour shifts and adapt to a fast-paced acute care environment Strong communication, clinical assessment, and teamwork skills for interdisciplinary care Key Responsibilities — Med/Surg RN (Travel) Provide high-quality patient care in a Med/Surg hospital unit following evidence-based protocols Assess, monitor, and document patient conditions, vital signs, and clinical changes Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately per physician orders Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (physicians, therapists, case management) to develop and implement care plans Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatments, and post-discharge instructions Maintain compliance with hospital policies, infection control, and patient safety standards This travel nursing opportunity is ideal for Med/Surg RNs seeking short-term assignments, experience in hospital acute care, and the chance to explore Altoona and the surrounding Central Pennsylvania region. Keywords: Travel Med/Surg RN, Med/Surg Registered Nurse, travel nursing jobs, RN jobs in Altoona PA, Pennsylvania nursing jobs. Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse in Altoona, PA. For questions about this travel nurse assignment or to submit your resume, contact our recruiter today. Benefits 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision Equal Opportunity 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. Planet Healthcare Job ID 469482. 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 - PH Division 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.