- Specialty
- Med-Surg
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 11/23/2026
Job description
ARMStaffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/23/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Quick Look
ARMStaffing is looking for a Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Telemetry (Night Shift) in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania.
Location
Wilkes Barre, PA
Assignment Duration
This is a 13-week contract position.
Schedule/Shift
This position requires a Night Shift schedule from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with every other weekend (EOW) and holiday (EOH) shifts.
Job Description
The Registered Nurse will provide general medical and post-operative care within a Medical-Surgical Telemetry unit. Responsibilities include administering medications, monitoring patient vitals, and conducting remote telemetry monitoring with the assistance of a monitor technician.
Responsibilities
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
- Monitor patient vitals and respond to changes in patient condition.
- Provide care and support for post-operative and oncology patients.
- Float to Medical-Surgical Telemetry when required, maintaining a patient ratio of 1:6 (max 1:7 surge plan).
- Document patient care and communicate effectively with the healthcare team.
Required Experience
- 1-2+ years of experience in Medical-Surgical nursing.
- 1+ year of recent travel experience in a nursing role.
- Experience in telemetry monitoring.
Certifications/Licensure
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Active RN license as per state regulations.
- Experience with Cerner electronic medical records system is required.
About ARMStaffing
Founded in 2011 and a member of the ARGroup, LLC, ARMStaffing connects dedicated nurses and allied health professionals with the facilities that need them most. As three-time winners of the Top Workplaces Award and named to SIA’s Largest Staffing Firms in the U.S., we’ve built a reputation on more than just placements — we’ve built it on relationships.
As a trusted partner to hospitals, rehab centers, and long-term care facilities across the country, we take pride in helping clinicians grow rewarding careers while supporting the organizations that rely on their skills.
ARMStaffing Job ID #38552167. 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: RN:MedSurg/Tele,19:00:00-07:00:00
About ARMStaffing
Allied Resources Medical Staffing (ARMStaffing) places the most qualified medical professionals in the industry, including: local and travel contract, temp-to-perm, per diem, and direct-hire personnel.
As a leader in medical staffing, we cover every segment of the healthcare market and take pride in our ability to exceed our clients' expectations. We accomplish this through our total dedication to our clients and field associates, our over 15 years of experience, a strong and diverse poor of medical professionals, and the high level of loyalty of our internal staff.
We also make it a point to develop and maintain close relationships with staffing and office managers to ensure clear communication and proper placements based on the client's criteria. This allows us to tailor our services to best suit the staffing needs of our clients, while placing our employees in positions that match their abilities and preferences.
Our goal is to offer unparalleled service to our valued healthcare clients, regardless of facility size or location, and to maintain a top-notch workforce of qualified, dedicated and medical professionals.
The Experts in Healthcare Recruiting
- Local and travel contracts
- Temp-to-perm employment
- Direct-hire personnel
- Per Diem
- Staffing for every segment of the healthcare industry including, RNs, LPNs, and CNAs, and Allied Health Professionals
- Long-term contracts, block scheduling and per diem staffing options
- 24-Hour customer service and on-call support 365 days a year
- Full-time, registered nurse on staff to provide screening, background, and reference checks
- Long-term and temporary career options with outstanding employee benefits
- Medical Benefits
- Company-matched 401K