American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Level 1 Trauma Emergency Department position requiring ACLS and PALS certifications and flexibility to work all shift types. This role comes through American Traveler, a staffing partner, so ask which facility you would land in.
Posted Sep 9
Shift and hours
8-hour shifts · Variable shifts · Days, nights, and mids Shift: Variable, 5x8hrs Varied shifts including days, nights, and mids required40 hours a week
Unit and setting
Level 1 Trauma Center Emergency Department · Hospital Treats all patient populationsAll patient populations
License
RN license Active RN license (PA or Compact) requiredActive RN license (PA or Compact)
Term
13 weeks · starts Sep 28, 2026 · Travel
Do you qualify?
License
Active RN license (PA or Compact)Active RN license (PA or Compact) requiredCheck your license
Certification
ACLSAmerican Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Level 1 Trauma Emergency Department position requiring ACLS and PALS certifications and flexibility to work all shift types.
Certification
PALS
Certification
BLSBLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required; CEN preferred
Experience
1 year of RN experienceMinimum 1 year of RN experience required
Also asks
Basic nursing skillsBasic nursing skills required
Also asks
All PA state clearances including Child Abuse History Clearance, DHS Fingerprinting, FBI/Department of Aging Fingerprinting, and PATCH State Police ClearanceAll PA state clearances required, including Child Abuse History Clearance, DHS Fingerprinting, FBI/Department of Aging Fingerprinting, and PATCH State Police Clearance
Also asks
Drug screen completed within 90 daysDrug screen must be completed within 90 days
Also asks
MMR and TB screening (no declinations accepted)No declinations accepted for MMR or TB screening
Also asks
Social Security number and date of birthSocial Security number and date of birth required for consideration
Preferred
Experience
Trauma and critical care experienceTrauma and critical care experience preferred
Pays above most Pennsylvania travel rolesPennsylvania travel postings that state pay run $1,450/week to $2,640/week, the middle half $1,760/week to $2,320/week, across 99 postings.
Travel package
Housing provided
Pay reviews
Travel rate eligibility requires living 60 miles or greater from facilityCandidates must live 60 miles or greater from the facility to qualify for travel rateCandidates must live 60 miles or greater from the facility
Pay reviews
Local rate applies to candidates within 60 milesLocal candidates within 60 miles may be considered at the local rateLocal candidates within 60 miles
Benefits
free private housing or generous housing subsidy
Tax Advantage Plan
comprehensive medical, dental and life insurance coverage
Weekly Payroll
referral bonuses
Licensure Reimbursement
generous travel allowances
The role and schedule
Charting
EPICUses EPIC EHR
Floating
No floating requiredNo floating required
Day to day
Provide emergency nursing care to a diverse patient population in a high-acuity, Level 1 Trauma settingProvide emergency nursing care to a diverse patient population in a high-acuity, Level 1 Trauma setting
Unit size
40 bedsLevel 1 Trauma Center Emergency Department with 40 beds
Weekends
Every other weekendWeekend shifts required on an every-other-weekend basis
On call
No call requirementsNo call requirements
Start
Sep 28, 2026Start Date: Sep 28, 2026
Details
Any scrub color permittedAny scrub color permitted
Details
Weekly orientation held on MondaysWeekly orientation held on Mondays
Details
Previous LifePoint staff employment within last 12 months disqualifies candidatesPrevious LifePoint staff employment within the last 12 months disqualifies candidates from consideration
Details
Candidates cannot be employed elsewhere full time while on assignmentCandidates cannot be employed elsewhere full time while on assignment
Details
All screenings must be complete and clear prior to startAll screenings must be complete and clear prior to start
Support on this unit
Nurse to patient
1:6<li>Treats all patient populations</li> <li>Patient ratio of 1:6</li> <li>Uses EPIC EHR</li> <li>Varied shifts including days, nights, and mids required</li> <li>Weekend shifts rstated in this posting
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Level 1 Trauma Emergency Department position requiring ACLS and PALS certifications and flexibility to work all shift types.
Details
Level 1 Trauma Center Emergency Department with 40 beds
Treats all patient populations
Patient ratio of 1:6
Uses EPIC EHR
Varied shifts including days, nights, and mids required
Weekend shifts required on an every-other-weekend basis
No call requirements
No floating required
Requirements
Active RN license (PA or Compact) required
BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required; CEN preferred
Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
Trauma and critical care experience preferred
Basic nursing skills required
All PA state clearances required, including Child Abuse History Clearance, DHS Fingerprinting, FBI/Department of Aging Fingerprinting, and PATCH State Police Clearance
Drug screen must be completed within 90 days
No declinations accepted for MMR or TB screening
Social Security number and date of birth required for consideration
Additional Information
Provide emergency nursing care to a diverse patient population in a high-acuity, Level 1 Trauma setting
Team-oriented personality preferred
Any scrub color permitted
Weekly orientation held on Mondays
Candidates must live 60 miles or greater from the facility to qualify for travel rate
Local candidates within 60 miles may be considered at the local rate
Previous LifePoint staff employment within the last 12 months disqualifies candidates from consideration
Candidates cannot be employed elsewhere full time while on assignment
All screenings must be complete and clear prior to start
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Johnstown drivers experience short, straightforward commutes averaging around 16 minutes, with negligible traffic congestion compared to larger metropolitan hubs. Getting around relies heavily on personal vehicles across hilly topography, and severe winter weather can slow travel through mountain passes.
Regional highway connections link the valley directly to Pittsburgh, situated approximately 60 miles to the west.
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Outdoor recreation is a major regional strength, with the Allegheny foothills serving as an active playground for trail runners, cyclists, and paddlers. Key highlights include the 51-mile Ghost Town Trail, the Path of the Flood Trail leading through the historic Staple Bend Tunnel, and downhill mountain biking runs near the Inclined Plane.
Water sports enthusiasts take advantage of continuous Class III and IV rapids along the Stonycreek River, while Roxbury Park and Buttermilk Falls Natural Area provide nearby scenic escapes.
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