Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $1,812 per week

Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Latrobe, Pennsylvania.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline : RN
• Start Date : 11 / 17 / 2025
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift : 12 hours
• Employment Type : Travel

Med / Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Nursing Job – Latrobe, Pennsylvania

Advance your nursing career with a top travel nursing job as a Med / Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) in Latrobe, PA (zip : 15650). This travel contract offers the opportunity to work on a thoracic surgery telemetry unit, providing clinical support to adult and geriatric patients in a collaborative, community-focused healthcare environment. Latrobe, located in the scenic Laurel Highlands, is a prime destination for Pennsylvania nursing jobs, offering beautiful parks and outdoor recreation.

Key Job Details – Med / Surg Telemetry RN

Job Title : Med / Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Contract

Location : Latrobe, Pennsylvania 15650

Assignment Type : Travel Nursing Contract

Start Date : November 10, 2025

End Date : February 9, 2026

Contract Length : 13 weeks

Estimated Weekly Pay : $1660 - $1700

Hours per Week : 36

Shift : Rotating 12-hour shifts (Days : 7 : 00am–7 : 00pm / Nights : 7 : 00pm–7 : 00am), including every other weekend and holiday

Unit : Thoracic Surgery Telemetry

Patient Ratio : 5-6 patients per RN

Orientation : 12 hours

Float Requirement : Float to other Med / Surg or Telemetry units as needed

Registered Nurse Qualifications

Active Pennsylvania RN license or Compact RN License (required)

At least 1 year of recent Med / Surg Telemetry RN experience

BLS certification (required)

ACLS and NIHSS certifications (preferred)

Clinical experience with cardiac telemetry, central line care, chest tubes, dysrhythmia management, rapid response / code teams, and wound care preferred

Ability to float to similar hospital units as needed

COVID-19 vaccination status required

Two supervisor references (preferred)

Med / Surg Telemetry RN Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric patients on a thoracic surgery telemetry unit

Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms; manage cardiac drips (no titration)

Perform central line and chest tube care, manage feeding tubes, and administer oxygen therapy

Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, including IV, respiratory, physical therapy, pharmacy, and rapid response teams

Participate in pre / post hemodialysis management and care for patients with CHF, A-fib, stroke, COPD, and renal failure

Float to other Med / Surg or Telemetry units as needed

Maintain accurate nursing documentation and adhere to hospital protocols and clinical standards

Apply now to join our healthcare team in Latrobe, PA and discover a rewarding travel nursing job in Pennsylvania!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.

We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded.

We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.

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 #415269. 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 Tele

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