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Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,146 per week in Uniontown, PA

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Uniontown
Posted on: January 18, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical Location: Uniontown, PA Agency: Mindlance Health Pay: $2,146 per week Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Mindlance Health to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, 15401! ID: 75267130 Shift: 12H Nights 12 hr nights, weekends as scheduled Description: Unit Notes:50 mile radius rule - ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST INCLUDE A COPY OF CANDIDATE'S UNEXPIRED DRIVER'S LICENSEANY HITS ON PROFESSIONAL LICENSE MUST BE DISCLOSED AT TIME OF SUBMISSIONUnit"1W MedSurg: (Cost Center 3427) 2E MedSurg: (Cost Center 3424) " beds"1W MedSurg = 28-Beds (all private) 2E MedSurg = 29-Beds (all private) NOTE: 2E MedSurg includes 2N & 2S but they refer to entire area of 2E as all one big unit "CertsBLS is the only required Charge Nurse/House SupervisorThey have a Clinical Manager Mon-Sat who acts as both charge nurse & nurse manager. They don't take patients unless the census is >24 then they will take patients. Nights has a resource nurse who takes a full patient assignment. Nurse AidesBoth 1W & 2E will each have 2 CNA's on Days but no CNA's on nights Weekend RequirementEOW - Sat/Sun are weekend shifts for both Days or Nights. They are required to work 2 Fridays per schedule. Most staff group their Friday with their weekend shifts, working Fri/Sat/Sun to get it out of the wayHolidaysWork into the perm staff holiday rotationScrub ColorNavy Blue - jackets (if worn) must also be navy blueTeleThey can have patients on remote tele but there are no monitors on this unit. Tele patients are monitored remotely by the monitor tech on the 3rd floorNurse's Read Strips?NoDrips Heparin & possibly MSO4 for comfort measures, but no cardiac gttsVentsBipap, Cpap, High Flow - all managed per RT Shifts"RN's - All 12's: 7a-7:30p; 7p-7:30aCNA's - Only 8's: 6:00am - 2:30pm & 2pm - 10:30pmThey allow self-scheduling & blocked schedules as long as needs of the units are met "FloatingOnly floating would be to other MedSurg units Floor specific orientation1 shift w/ a preceptor Common diagnosis / Types of patients"1W: Mainly post surgicals & ortho 2E: Mainly MedSurg, pneumonia, dialysis, palliative care, hospice, end of life, chemo (volume for inpatient chemo is fairly low). The director & manager administer chemo. Currently any COVID patients are also housed on this unit on one of the hallways - classified as 'dirty'. 'Clean' patients are housed on a different hallway. Could be assigned to both 'clean' & 'dirty' patients at the same time. MUST be comfortable with this. " Cancellation may cancel 2 shifts per 13-week assignment and 1 shift for assignments less than 13 weeks Charting BSN License to , willing to wait Trauma Level: Care Shift Notes:12 hr nights, weekends as scheduled Required Certification Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week Contract Weeks:91 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Healthcare facilities may follow different nursing models and practices. Experiencing these diverse approaches broadens your understanding of nursing and healthcare delivery. In times of public health crises, travel nurses often play essential roles in vaccination campaigns, disease control efforts, and other initiatives that contribute to the well-being of communities. Some travel nursing agencies provide opportunities for continuing education, allowing you to expand your knowledge base and stay updated on the latest advancements in healthcare. Travel nursing assignments often take you to areas with healthcare shortages. Your presence in these communities contributes to filling critical gaps in healthcare services. Working with diverse teams in various settings enhances your communication skills. You learn to effectively communicate with colleagues, patients, and families from different backgrounds. Requirements Required for Onboarding BLS Core Exam - Nursing Ishihara Colorvision Screening MedSurg Exam MedSurg RN Skills Checklist 29189083EXPTEMP

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