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Registered Nurse

Lewistown, Pennsylvania

$55/hr

About $114k–$150k/yr

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Posted Aug 19, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 22, 2026

What this means for you

The posted pay pencils out to roughly $114k–$150k a year. The schedule rotates — ask early how far out they post it; that answer tells you a lot.

What the listing says

Shift
Rotating

About this role

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Lewistown, PA / Part-time — 1099 Independent Contractor We are looking for a dependable, adaptable Registered Nurse to provide in-home vent, trach, and suction services to patients in the Lewistown, PA area. This is a field-based, part-time independent contractor position with structured hours, ideal for an RT who enjoys hands-on, one-on-one patient care in a home setting and is comfortable working across a range of ages, including pediatric patients. Key Responsibilities • Travel to patients' homes to provide ventilator management, tracheostomy care, and suctioning services • Assess patient status and equipment function at each visit, addressing any concerns promptly • Educate patients and caregivers on vent/trach care, suctioning technique, and equipment troubleshooting • Document visits, clinical observations, and equipment status accurately and in a timely manner • Communicate with referring physicians and internal teams regarding patient status and care needs • Provide safe, competent care to patients of all ages, including pediatric patients • Follow all applicable clinical, safety, and regulatory standards Qualifications • Active RN license in good standing • Required: Experience with ventilator and tracheostomy/suction care • Comfortable and willing to work with pediatric patients • Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to patient homes • Strong interpersonal and patient education skills • Reliable, organized, and detail-oriented with documentation • Comfortable working independently with a flexible, variable schedule Schedule & Pay • Part-time hours based on patient/service needs • 1099 independent contractor position • Paid per service provided, plus mileage reimbursement Inclusion and equal opportunity We're committed to working with contractors from all backgrounds and engaging talent through a fair, inclusive selection process. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the engagement process, please let us know. ZR_291_JOB Pay: $55.00 - $72.00 per hour License/ Certification: • RN license (Preferred) Work Location: On the road

Skills for this role

Ventilator ManagementTracheostomy CareSuctioningPatient EducationPediatric Care

Requirements

  • RN

Benefits

  • Mileage reimbursement

Living in Lewistown, PA

Nestled in central Pennsylvania's Juniata River Valley, Lewistown offers a quiet, small-town pace with easy access to outdoor recreation along the river and nearby state forests. It is a practical home base for nurses who prefer rural living and tight-knit community ties without big-city pressures.

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State price level · Pennsylvania
2% below the national average
State index 97.6 (100 = national)
Median gross rent
$797/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income
$40,236/yr
all local households, not nurse pay

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

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