Med Surg

Med/Surg Travel Nurse — Greensburg, PA

Contract: 13 weeks

Shift: 3x12-hour rotating days and nights (7:00–19:30 / 19:00–07:30); nights-only scheduling may be considered

Unit Overview

This Med/Surg unit cares for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients across a non-monitored medical setting. The unit manages a broad range of post-operative and medical diagnoses, with particular focus on post-op joint replacement, post-op bariatric/weight loss surgery, and post-op general surgery cases. Robust interdisciplinary support is available on-unit, including IV teams, respiratory services, physical therapy, pharmacy, phlebotomy, social services, and rapid response teams.

Required Skills & Clinical Competencies

Candidates should be proficient in:

• Central line blood draws, PICC line management, and port access
• Chest tube management, tracheostomy care, and non-invasive airway management (BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC)
• Blood product administration, heparin, insulin, and PCA management
• Continuous bladder irrigation, peritoneal dialysis, and pre/post hemodialysis care
• Wound care/wound vac, surgical drains, and colostomy/ileostomy management
• Dysrhythmia management and use of rapid response/code teams

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg experience
• Active Pennsylvania or Compact RN license
• BLS (AHA only)
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility
• Willingness to float within the hospital and to sister facilities within a 10-mile radius
• 4 weekend shifts per 13-week contract; every other holiday required
• Non-local candidates only