Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry - $1,998 per week in State College, PA

Company: Cynet Health
Location: State College
Posted on: January 13, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Med/Surg / Telemetry Location: State College, PA Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $1,998 per week Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 3/3/2026 About the Position Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Telemetry Medical/Surgical Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12-hour shifts, 0645-1915, every other weekend Hours per Shift: 36 guaranteed Experience: Minimum of 2 years License: Current Registered Nurse license Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Must-Have: Preference will be given to those with EPIC patient charting experience. Description: Responsible to the Unit Manager for the overall nursing practice of the unit during the assigned shift. In the absence of the Unit Manager, the RN is responsible to the Nursing Supervisor, Charge Nurse, or the Nursing House Supervisor of the shift. Provides professional nursing care based on current nursing knowledge through the nursing process. This includes responsibility for assessing the patient's needs, developing a plan of care, implementing nursing measures, and evaluating the effectiveness of the nursing care and other treatment measures. The Nurse collects patient health data by prioritizing data collection based on the patient's immediate condition or needs. Collects pertinent data using appropriate assessment techniques based on the patient's and family’s developmental levels, health status, and identified learning needs. Involves the patient, significant others, and other health care providers when appropriate in data collection. Uses a systematic and ongoing data collection process. Documents relevant data in a retrievable form. The Nurse analyzes the assessment data in determining diagnoses that are derived from the assessment data. Diagnoses are validated with the patient, significant others, and other health care providers. Documented in a manner that facilitates the determination of expected outcomes and plan of care. The Nurse identifies expected outcomes individualized to the patient. Outcomes are derived from the diagnoses. Documented as measurable goals. Formulated with the patient and other health care providers when possible. Realistic in relation to the patient's present and potential capabilities. Attainable in relation to resources available to the patient. Attainable within the estimated timeframe. Directed toward providing continuity of care. The Nurse develops a plan of care that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes. The plan is individualized to meet the patient's developmental and health status needs. Developed with the patient, significant others, and other health care providers, when appropriate, considering family roles and interaction patterns. Reflects current nursing practice. Includes appropriate interventions to meet the patient's and family’s identified learning needs. Documented to provide continuity of care, including post-discharge. The Nurse implements the interventions identified in the plan of care. Interventions are consistent with the established plan of care. Implemented to prevent potential developmental and health problems in vulnerable patients and at-risk families. Directed at assisting patients and families to understand and cope with developmental and traumatic situations during illness. Implemented in a safe and appropriate manner. Documented accordingly. The Nurse evaluates the patient's progress toward attainment of outcomes by evaluating systematically and ongoing. Documents the patient's responses to interventions. Evaluates the effectiveness of interventions in relation to outcomes. Uses ongoing assessment data to revise diagnoses, outcomes, and the plan of care as needed. Documents revisions in diagnoses, outcomes, and the plan of care. Involves the patient, significant others, and other health care providers in the evaluation process, when appropriate. The Nurse systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice by participating in quality of care activities appropriate to their position, education, and practice environment. Such activities may include the identification of aspects of care and development of indicators used to monitor effectiveness. Collection of data to monitor quality and identify opportunities for improvement in nursing care. Recommendations and implementation of activities to improve the quality of nursing practice and patient outcomes. Participation in interdisciplinary teams that evaluate clinical practice or health services. Development of policies and procedures to enhance quality of care. Uses results of quality of care activities to initiate changes in practice and throughout the health care delivery system, as appropriate. The Nurse evaluates their nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and relevant statutes and regulations by engaging in regular performance appraisal. Identifying areas of strength as well as areas for professional/practice development. Seeking constructive feedback regarding their own practice. Taking action to achieve goals identified during performance appraisal. Participating in peer review as appropriate. The Nurse acquires and maintains current knowledge in nursing practice by participating in ongoing educational activities related to clinical knowledge and professional issues. Seeks experiences to maintain clinical skills and demonstrate clinical competency. Seeks knowledge and skills appropriate to the practice setting and related to the designated age-specific populations served. Updates knowledge and clinical skills on an ongoing basis, including, but not limited to, successful completion and maintenance of Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. BLS must be completed within four months of the end of probation. The Nurse contributes to Requirements Required for Onboarding BLS MS Tele Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam

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