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TNAA TotalMed RN

Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$1.8K - $2.5K/wk

TNAA TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. & Requirements * Specialty: Telemetry * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 09/21/2026

TNAA TotalMed RN

Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$1.8K - $2.5K/wk

TNAA TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. & Requirements * Specialty: Telemetry * Discipline: RN * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 hours ...

GLC On-The-Go

Travel Med Surg RN

Weirton, WV · On-site

$2.0K - $2.1K/wk

Travel RN - Med Surg | Weirton, WV | Contract Quick Look * Weekly Gross Pay: $2,029 - $2,135 * Shift: Nights (12 hr nights, weekends as scheduled) * Start Date: 08/20/2026 * Duration: 13 weeks

TNAA TotalMed RN

Travel OR RN

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

TNAA TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. & Requirements * Specialty: OR - Operating Room * Discipline: RN * Duration: 13 ...

Voyage Health

Travel RN Med Surg

Weirton, WV · On-site

$2.0K - $2.1K/wk

Position Details Specialty: RN Med Surg Location: Weirton, West Virginia Employment Type: Travel/Contract Pay: $2045 - $2152 per week Shift: 3x12 Nights Start Date: ASAP Contract Length: 13-week ...

Voyage Health

Travel RN Med Surg

Greensburg, PA · On-site

$1.8K - $1.9K/wk

Position Details Specialty: RN Med Surg Location: Greensburg, Pennsylvania Employment Type: Travel/Contract Pay: $1854 - $1951 per week Shift: 3x12 Flex Start Date: ASAP Contract Length: 17-week ...

GLC On-The-Go

Travel Telemetry RN

Greensburg, PA · On-site

$1.8K - $1.9K/wk

Travel Registered Nurse - Med Surg, Telemetry | Greensburg, PA | Contract Quick Look * Weekly Gross Pay: $1,856 - $1,954 * Shift: Night 3x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:00) / Day 3x12-Hour (07:00 - 19:00)

Vibra Travels

Travel Nurse RN - Acute Care

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$1.7K - $2.3K/wk

Vibra Travels is seeking a travel nurse RN Acute Care for a travel nursing job in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. & Requirements * Specialty: Acute Care * Discipline: RN * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 hours per ...

ARMStaffing

Travel Med Surg RN

Weirton, WV · On-site

$1.9K - $2.6K/wk

Travel Registered Nurse - Acute Care Assignment Duration This is a 13-week contract position. Schedule 12-hour night shifts, including weekends as scheduled. We are seeking a dedicated Registered ...

Vibra Travels

Travel Nurse RN - Acute Care

Butler, PA · On-site

$1.6K - $2.2K/wk

Vibra Travels is seeking a travel nurse RN Acute Care for a travel nursing job in Butler, Pennsylvania. & Requirements * Specialty: Acute Care * Discipline: RN * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 hours per ...

Vibra Travels

Travel Nurse RN - Acute Care

Mckeesport, PA · On-site

$1.7K - $2.2K/wk

Vibra Travels is seeking a travel nurse RN Acute Care for a travel nursing job in Mckeesport, Pennsylvania. & Requirements * Specialty: Acute Care * Discipline: RN * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 hours per ...

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How much do travel rn jobs pay per week?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average weekly pay for travel rn in Pittsburgh, PA is $2,272.29, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,821.15 and $2,623.08 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a travel RN?

Travel RNs, or travel registered nurses, are licensed nurses who take temporary assignments at healthcare facilities across different locations, often to fill short-term staffing gaps. These assignments can last from a few weeks to several months and may require nurses to relocate temporarily. Travel RNs provide the same level of care as staff nurses, but benefit from flexible scheduling, higher pay rates, and opportunities to gain experience in diverse settings. They often work through staffing agencies that help match them with jobs and handle logistics like housing and licensure.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a travel RN?

To thrive as a Travel RN, you need a current RN license, strong clinical skills, and experience in various healthcare settings. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), travel nursing agencies' systems, and often certifications like BLS and ACLS are typically required. Flexibility, excellent communication, and the ability to quickly adapt to new teams and environments are crucial soft skills. These abilities ensure safe, high-quality patient care while efficiently integrating into diverse clinical settings.

What are some typical challenges travel RNs face when adapting to new healthcare facilities?

Travel RNs often encounter the challenge of quickly learning new protocols, electronic health record systems, and facility-specific procedures at each assignment. Adjusting to different team dynamics and patient populations can also require strong communication and adaptability skills. However, most facilities provide orientation and support, and experienced travel nurses develop strategies to integrate smoothly, such as asking proactive questions and building rapport with new colleagues. This adaptability not only enhances patient care but also helps RNs grow professionally.

What is the difference between Travel Rn vs Staff Nurse?

AspectTravel RnStaff Nurse
CredentialsRegistered Nurse (RN) license, sometimes additional certificationsRegistered Nurse (RN) license, required certifications
Work EnvironmentTemporary assignments at various healthcare facilities, often across locationsFull-time or part-time at a single healthcare facility
Employer & Industry UsageStaffing agencies, healthcare networks, hospitalsHospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities

Travel Rns typically work on short-term assignments at different locations, offering flexibility and travel opportunities. Staff Nurses usually work at a single facility with a consistent schedule. Both roles require RN licensure and similar certifications, but their work settings and employment structures differ significantly.

How much can a traveling registered nurse make?

Traveling registered nurses typically earn between $1,800 and $3,000 per week, depending on factors such as location, experience, specialty, and shift differentials. They often receive additional benefits like housing stipends, travel allowances, and health insurance, which can increase overall compensation.

What cities near Pittsburgh, PA are hiring for Travel Rn jobs?

Cities near Pittsburgh, PA with the most Travel Rn job openings:

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Infographic showing various Travel Rn job openings in Pittsburgh, PA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 17% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $118,159 per year, or $56.8 per hour.

Travel Med Surg RN - $2,182 per week

American Traveler

Weirton, WV • On-site

$2.1K/wk

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Weirton, West Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: Med Surg
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, nights
  • Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
  • Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
  • Hours: 36 hrs/wk
  • Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
  • Length: 13 weeks
  • Openings: 2
Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring 1 year of experience and a WV or compact RN license.

Details
  • Acute care Med/Surg unit with 48 beds
  • Nurse to patient ratios of 1:5-7 on days and 1:6-8 on nights
  • Common diagnoses include pneumonia, UTI, altered mental status, GI bleed, alcohol withdrawal, and falls/weakness
  • 12-hour night shifts, weekends as scheduled
  • Every other weekend required
  • May be required to participate in holiday rotation
  • No call or standby requirement
  • Floating and shift pull rotation required to other MS, MS-Tele, or IMC units for lower acuity patients
  • Titration of drips required (heparin, bumex, lasix) with exceptions for cardiac drips
  • Charge nurse present on each shift, may or may not take a patient assignment depending on staffing
  • PCTs/nurse aides on unit at a ratio of approximately 1:10-12 handling vitals, BGMs, EKGs, bathing, feeding, toileting, and turning/positioning
  • Respiratory Therapy manages breathing treatments, inhalers, ABGs, and equipment such as BiPAP, CPAP, and high flow O2
  • Dedicated monitor tech reads and monitors telemetry strips, RNs not required to interpret tele
  • Uses EPIC EMR system
  • Unit orientation includes 1 day with educator/computer system and 1 day with a preceptor
Requirements
  • Active WV or compact RN license required
  • BLS certification required
  • Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
  • BSN not required for this position
  • First-time travelers will be considered
Additional Information
  • Provide direct patient care on a fast-paced Med/Surg unit including medication administration and drip titration
  • Collaborate with charge nurses, PCTs, respiratory therapy, and monitor techs as part of the care team
  • Navy blue scrubs required for RNs
  • Travelers expected to remain flexible to help fill scheduling gaps in the permanent staff schedule
  • Rotating shift schedules are typically arranged in 2-week blocks to avoid working days and nights in the same week
  • Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible for travel rates
  • Travelers who previously worked at any WVU Medicine location must have taken a 2-year break before reapplying
  • Travelers may not work within the WVU system for longer than a cumulative year without taking a 2-year break
  • Candidates interview directly with the unit manager

American Traveler Job ID #P-746052. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.

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About American Traveler

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With over 20 years of success in healthcare staffing, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our full-service agency has earned top ratings from healthcare professionals in every specialty and setting. We offer travel assignments in the most sought-after locations and facilities in the country. We staff major medical centers, prestigious university teaching facilities, Magnet facilities, regional community hospitals, outpatient centers, rehab centers, skilled nursing facilities and more. With our expert team behind you every step of the way, you can enjoy a rewarding travel career that exceeds your expectations. With over 20 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

501 - 1,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Boca Raton, FL, US

Year founded

1999

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