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Medical Surgical Per Diem Nursing Jobs Pennsylvania for RNs

Top MS Travel Nurse Jobs in Pennsylvania for Registered Nurse

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top MS travel nurse jobs in Pennsylvania. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. At AMN Healthcare, we’ve made it easy for you to compare Pennsylvania MS nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

If you have a specific start date in mind, we have a variety of options for MS travel jobs in Pennsylvania.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a Medical Surgical travel nurse job in Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania is a popular place to work for MS travel nurses, with great things to do, people to meet and places to see! You can learn more about travel nursing benefits here.

Top Cities in Pennsylvania with Per Diem Medical Surgical Jobs

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Highest Paying Jobs in Baltimore, MD

AMN Healthcare currently has per diem Medical Surgical positions available in Baltimore.
per diem
Medical Surgical Nurse (MS RN)
  • Baltimore, Maryland – 21239
  • 12 N,
  • January 4, 2025
$40 to $43
Hourly Pay*
MS RN's care for adult patients who are acutely ill with a wide variety of medical problems and diseases or are recovering from surgery. Med Surg unit of a facility is where ill patients go to recover before being discharged. They handle large patient loads, juggle multiple patient populations, and adapt to the ever-changing face of nursing care. Although most MS RN's work in the Med Surg unit of hospitals, they can work in a variety of settings includes camps, clinics, schools, and ambulatory care centers.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS occasionally required
*per diem options available
per diem
Medical Surgical Nurse (MS RN)
  • Baltimore, Maryland – 21218
  • 12 D,
  • January 4, 2025
$40 to $43
Hourly Pay*
MS RN’s care for adult patients who are acutely ill with a wide variety of medical problems and diseases or are recovering from surgery. Med Surg unit of a facility is where ill patients go to recover before being discharged. They handle large patient loads, juggle multiple patient populations, and adapt to the ever-changing face of nursing care. Although most MS RN’s work in the Med Surg unit of hospitals, they can work in a variety of settings includes camps, clinics, schools, and ambulatory care centers.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS occasionally required
*per diem options available
per diem
Medical Surgical Nurse (MS RN)
  • Baltimore, Maryland – 21218
  • 12 N,
  • January 4, 2025
$40 to $43
Hourly Pay*
MS RN’s care for adult patients who are acutely ill with a wide variety of medical problems and diseases or are recovering from surgery. Med Surg unit of a facility is where ill patients go to recover before being discharged. They handle large patient loads, juggle multiple patient populations, and adapt to the ever-changing face of nursing care. Although most MS RN’s work in the Med Surg unit of hospitals, they can work in a variety of settings includes camps, clinics, schools, and ambulatory care centers.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS occasionally required
*per diem options available
per diem
Medical Surgical Nurse (MS RN)
  • Baltimore, Maryland – 21239
  • 12 D,
  • January 4, 2025
$40 to $43
Hourly Pay*
MS RN's care for adult patients who are acutely ill with a wide variety of medical problems and diseases or are recovering from surgery. Med Surg unit of a facility is where ill patients go to recover before being discharged. They handle large patient loads, juggle multiple patient populations, and adapt to the ever-changing face of nursing care. Although most MS RN's work in the Med Surg unit of hospitals, they can work in a variety of settings includes camps, clinics, schools, and ambulatory care centers.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS occasionally required
*per diem options available
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Highest Paying Jobs in Johnson City, NY

AMN Healthcare currently has per diem Medical Surgical positions available in Johnson City.
per diem
Medical Surgical Nurse (MS RN)
  • Johnson City, New York – 13790
  • 12 D,
  • January 4, 2025
$56 to $60
Hourly Pay*
MS RN's care for adult patients who are acutely ill with a wide variety of medical problems and diseases or are recovering from surgery. Med Surg unit of a facility is where ill patients go to recover before being discharged. They handle large patient loads, juggle multiple patient populations, and adapt to the ever-changing face of nursing care. Although most MS RN's work in the Med Surg unit of hospitals, they can work in a variety of settings includes camps, clinics, schools, and ambulatory care centers.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS occasionally required
*Local Contract 8-13 Weeks, 36-48 hr GWW
per diem
Medical Surgical Nurse (MS RN)
  • Johnson City, New York – 13790
  • 12 N,
  • January 4, 2025
$56 to $60
Hourly Pay*
MS RN's care for adult patients who are acutely ill with a wide variety of medical problems and diseases or are recovering from surgery. Med Surg unit of a facility is where ill patients go to recover before being discharged. They handle large patient loads, juggle multiple patient populations, and adapt to the ever-changing face of nursing care. Although most MS RN's work in the Med Surg unit of hospitals, they can work in a variety of settings includes camps, clinics, schools, and ambulatory care centers.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS occasionally required
*Local Contract 8-13 Weeks, 36-48 hr GWW
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Highest Paying Jobs in Binghamton, NY

AMN Healthcare currently has per diem Medical Surgical positions available in Binghamton.
per diem
Medical Surgical Nurse (MS RN)
  • Binghamton, New York – 13903
  • 8 N,
  • January 4, 2025
$59 to $63
Hourly Pay*
MS RN's care for adult patients who are acutely ill with a wide variety of medical problems and diseases or are recovering from surgery. Med Surg unit of a facility is where ill patients go to recover before being discharged. They handle large patient loads, juggle multiple patient populations, and adapt to the ever-changing face of nursing care. Although most MS RN's work in the Med Surg unit of hospitals, they can work in a variety of settings includes camps, clinics, schools, and ambulatory care centers.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS occasionally required
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
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Highest Paying Jobs in Washington, DC

AMN Healthcare currently has per diem Medical Surgical positions available in Washington.
per diem
Medical Surgical Nurse (MS RN)
  • Washington, District of Columbia – 20007
  • 12 N,
  • January 4, 2025
$63 to $67
Hourly Pay*
MS RN's care for adult patients who are acutely ill with a wide variety of medical problems and diseases or are recovering from surgery. Med Surg unit of a facility is where ill patients go to recover before being discharged. They handle large patient loads, juggle multiple patient populations, and adapt to the ever-changing face of nursing care. Although most MS RN's work in the Med Surg unit of hospitals, they can work in a variety of settings includes camps, clinics, schools, and ambulatory care centers.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS occasionally required
*Must be willing to work 13 week contract *  *Must have flexible availability*
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Highest Paying Jobs in New York, NY

AMN Healthcare currently has per diem Medical Surgical positions available in New York.
per diem
Medical Surgical Nurse (MS RN)
  • New York, New York – 10038
  • 12 N,
  • January 4, 2025
$55 to $59
Hourly Pay*
MS RN's care for adult patients who are acutely ill with a wide variety of medical problems and diseases or are recovering from surgery. Med Surg unit of a facility is where ill patients go to recover before being discharged. They handle large patient loads, juggle multiple patient populations, and adapt to the ever-changing face of nursing care. Although most MS RN's work in the Med Surg unit of hospitals, they can work in a variety of settings includes camps, clinics, schools, and ambulatory care centers.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS occasionally required
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
per diem
Medical Surgical Nurse (MS RN)
  • New York, New York – 10032
  • 12 D,
  • January 4, 2025
$55 to $59
Hourly Pay*
MS RN’s care for adult patients who are acutely ill with a wide variety of medical problems and diseases or are recovering from surgery. Med Surg unit of a facility is where ill patients go to recover before being discharged. They handle large patient loads, juggle multiple patient populations, and adapt to the ever-changing face of nursing care. Although most MS RN’s work in the Med Surg unit of hospitals, they can work in a variety of settings includes camps, clinics, schools, and ambulatory care centers.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS occasionally required
*BSN Required  2 years recent experience  required
per diem
Medical Surgical Nurse (MS RN)
  • New York, New York – 10065
  • 12 N,
  • January 4, 2025
$55 to $59
Hourly Pay*
MS RN’s care for adult patients who are acutely ill with a wide variety of medical problems and diseases or are recovering from surgery. Med Surg unit of a facility is where ill patients go to recover before being discharged. They handle large patient loads, juggle multiple patient populations, and adapt to the ever-changing face of nursing care. Although most MS RN’s work in the Med Surg unit of hospitals, they can work in a variety of settings includes camps, clinics, schools, and ambulatory care centers.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS occasionally required
*BSN Required  2 years recent experience  required*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
per diem
Medical Surgical Nurse (MS RN)
  • New York, New York – 10038
  • 12 D,
  • January 4, 2025
$55 to $59
Hourly Pay*
MS RN's care for adult patients who are acutely ill with a wide variety of medical problems and diseases or are recovering from surgery. Med Surg unit of a facility is where ill patients go to recover before being discharged. They handle large patient loads, juggle multiple patient populations, and adapt to the ever-changing face of nursing care. Although most MS RN's work in the Med Surg unit of hospitals, they can work in a variety of settings includes camps, clinics, schools, and ambulatory care centers.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS occasionally required
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
per diem
Medical Surgical Nurse (MS RN)
  • New York, New York – 10032
  • 12 N,
  • January 4, 2025
$55 to $59
Hourly Pay*
MS RN’s care for adult patients who are acutely ill with a wide variety of medical problems and diseases or are recovering from surgery. Med Surg unit of a facility is where ill patients go to recover before being discharged. They handle large patient loads, juggle multiple patient populations, and adapt to the ever-changing face of nursing care. Although most MS RN’s work in the Med Surg unit of hospitals, they can work in a variety of settings includes camps, clinics, schools, and ambulatory care centers.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS occasionally required
*BSN Required  2 years recent experience  required
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Statistics on MS Jobs in Pennsylvania

Review helpful statistics about MS traveling nurse jobs in Pennsylvania. The data is based on the last three complete months of MS job postings in the state of Pennsylvania. It is regularly updated, so you can find the most recent Medical Surgical job salary trends, the types of shifts and contract durations most commonly available in Pennsylvania for travel nursing jobs.

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Jobs by Facility types

Frequently Asked Questions about Per Diem Medical Surgical Jobs in Pennsylvania

How much does an Medical Surgical travel nurse make on average in Pennsylvania?

An MS nurse in Pennsylvania can make an average of $47 per hour.

How much does a night shift MS travel nurse make on average in Pennsylvania?

A: A 8 Hour Night shift Medical Surgical nurse in Pennsylvania can make an average of $47 per hour based on recent job availability.

How much does a day shift MS travel nurse make on average in Pennsylvania?

A: A 8 Hour Day shift Medical Surgical nurse in Pennsylvania can make an average of $47 per hour based on recent job availability. Learn more about Travel Nursing Salaries.

What healthcare facilities have RN Medical Surgical staff in Pennsylvania?

  • American Access Care – Northeast Philadelphia in Philadelphia
  • Merakey Parkside Recovery in Philadelphia
  • Medexpress – Pennsylvania in Pittsburgh
  • Penn Highlands Elk in Saint Marys
  • Signify – Pennsylvania in Pittsburgh

What types of shifts are most common for MS travel nursing jobs in Pennsylvania?

Based on the last 6 months of data, 8 Hour Night shifts were the most common shifts in Pennsylvania cities.

Locating MS Travel Nursing Jobs in Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania, cities like Pittsburgh have per diem MS nursing jobs and traveling nurse housing available. It’s a great state to work in, hosting facilities like American Access Care – Northeast Philadelphia, Merakey Parkside Recovery, Medexpress – Pennsylvania, Penn Highlands Elk and Signify – Pennsylvania, all with nurse specialties and Medical Surgical staff.

Healthcare Facilities in Pennsylvania that offer Medical Surgical Jobs

These are just examples of some of the healthcare facilities in and around the Pennsylvania area that have historically offered jobs for Medical Surgical professionals.
York Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 10 E, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
15, 12, 13, 6, 3, 123, and 14
Address
1001 S George St
York, PA 17403
Nearby Neighborhoods
Springdale (17403), Park Village (17401), Willis Park (17401), Yorktown Homes (17401)
St Vincent Health Center
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, 10, and 8
Address
232 W. 25TH ST.
Erie, PA 16544
Holy Spirit Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, 17, 10, 25, and 8
Address
503 N 21St
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Wilkes-Barre Hospital Company, LLC
Shifts
8 D, 8 N, 9 D, 9 E, 9 N, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Address
575 North River Street
Wilkes Barre, PA 18764
Good Samaritan Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12 and 13
Departments
Cardiovascular Operating Room Medical Surgical Operating Room Progressive Care Unit Telemetry
Address
Fourth and Walnut Streets
Lebanon, PA 17042
PinnacleHealth at Harrisburg Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 10 E, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12 and 13
Address
111 South Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Nearby Neighborhoods
Fox Ridge (17124)
Altoona Hospital
Shifts
12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, 14, and 11
Address
620 Howard Avenue
Altoona, PA 16601
Mount Nittany Health
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 and 8
Address
1800 East Park Avenue
State College, PA 16801
Forbes Regional Hospital
Shifts
10 D, 10 E, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
15, 12, 13, and 8
Address
2570 Haymaker Road
Monroeville, PA 15146
CHAMBERSBURG HOSPITAL, THE
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12 and 13
Address
112 NORTH 7TH STREET, P.O. BOX 6005
Chambersburg, PA 17201
* Estimate of payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with a recruiter for additional details.