Registered Nurse / Medical Surgical Floor

Job Summary:
The Medical Surgical Floor Registered Nurse is a vital member of the care delivery team in Altoona, Pennsylvania. This role involves providing comprehensive nursing care within a fast-paced hospital setting, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes through clinical expertise, compassionate patient interactions, and collaborative teamwork. The nurse will oversee the care of adult patients, applying evidence-based practices and professional standards to promote healing and safety.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Rotating shift hours, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week, starting on 09/01/2026
• Required Qualifications: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Pennsylvania or applicable state, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, a minimum of 2 years of relevant clinical experience, and active licenses and certifications in Pennsylvania (PA Act 31, 33, 34, 73; PA Act 73).
• Preferred Qualifications: BSN degree or higher education in nursing.
• Additional Information: The position involves patient-centered nursing care on a Medical Surgical Floor, utilizing clinical judgment and fostering a healing environment. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication, critical thinking, and patient teaching skills. Flexibility and adaptability to changing clinical demands are essential, along with a commitment to continuous improvement and cultural competence.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Free direct deposit/checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Other

As one of the leading suppliers of travel healthcare professionals and a Best of Staffing® Talent Award winner, Cross Country Nurses offers thousands of opportunities for healthcare professionals across the country. We have relationships with more than 2,500 healthcare facilities nationwide and offer excellent compensation and one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the industry. Have the freedom to decide where you want to work and take your career where you want it to go when you travel with us.