Med Surg RN Job in Altoona, PA

You'll join the nursing team at NEW UPMC Altoona as a Med Surg RN, providing direct patient care on a 12-hour shift schedule. This 90-day travel assignment begins May 11, 2026, and offers you the opportunity to work in a dynamic medical-surgical setting where you'll make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to medical-surgical patients throughout your shift
• Monitor patient conditions closely and administer medications as prescribed
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to coordinate care plans
• Document patient assessments and care plans accurately in the medical record
• Maintain patient safety standards and follow infection control protocols
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and discharge instructions
• Respond promptly to patient emergencies and changes in condition

What you'll need:

• Current RN license in the state of Pennsylvania
• Medical-surgical nursing experience preferred

You'll receive weekly compensation of $2,073.60 while supporting the clinical needs of this established UPMC facility. This assignment provides the flexibility of travel healthcare with the stability of a 12-hour shift structure and a defined 90-day duration.