Travel Med/Surg Telemetry RN - $2,020 per week
Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA
- $12 p/hour
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- travel nurse
- med surg nurse
- telemetry nurse
This position is for a travel registered nurse specializing in medical-surgical and telemetry patient care during night shifts in Wilkes-Barre, PA. The 13-week assignment requires an active PA or compact RN license and recent specialty experience in Med/Surg with no significant employment gaps. Benefits include high pay, medical and dental insurance, housing allowances, and professional development opportunities.
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
American Traveler is seeking an experienced Med/Surg RN for night shifts, requiring a PA or compact RN license and recent specialty experience.
Responsibilities- Work in the Med/Surg and Med/Surg/Tele units across several hospital floors
- Patient population includes general medical-surgical and telemetry cases
- Night shift hours from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
- 13-week travel contract assignment
- No local travelers within a 50-mile radius are eligible
- Responsibilities include providing direct nursing care to medical-surgical and telemetry patients
- Team-based environment with support from experienced nursing staff
- RTO requests must be less than 1 week
- Required to submit a driver’s license for consideration
- US Social Security Number required for application
- Returning employees must meet all eligibility conditions
- Active PA or compact RN license required
- Minimum of 1 year recent experience in the Med/Surg specialty
- No certifications may expire within the first 30 days of assignment
- No employment gaps of 90 days or more in the past 12 months
- Must not have been employed as permanent staff at any CHS facility within the last 2 years
- High Pay and Bonuses
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
- 401(k) Plan
- Weekly Payroll Deposit
- Free Online CEUs
- Generous Housing Allowance
- Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
- Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
- Traveler Rewards and Discounts
American Traveler Job ID #P-611032. 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: Travel RN - Med/Surg
About American TravelerWith over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.




