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Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in State College for RNs

Find Top RN Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in State College, Pennsylvania

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top MS travel nurse jobs in and around State College, Pennsylvania. We currently offer 2 of the best available nurse travel jobs in the State College area. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. We make it easy for you to compare State College’s MS nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

As of Mar 1, 2025, the average Medical Surgical travel nurse working in State College and surrounding areas earned about $1,792 weekly. Today you can find MS jobs with a salary range between $1,677 to $1,945 per week. The State College MS travel nursing market can include hospital facilities in State College proper like Mount Nittany Health with more facilities in nearby areas like Bellefonte, Centre Hall and Port Matilda to name a few.

If you have a specific start date in mind, we have a variety of options for MS travel jobs in State College. The earliest start date in State College is May 12, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical role at $2,032 per week. The latest start date for an MS job in State College is May 14, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical role at $1,848 per week. You can also find other possibilities by sorting on “start date” in the list below.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a(n) Medical Surgical travel nurse job in State College including 13 weeks.

State College is a great location for MS travel nurses to come live, work and play! And what is a travel nurse looking for if not a great work/life balance in a fun city? Search for jobs below or apply now and our AMN Healthcare team will help get you started!

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Search Top Paying Medical Surgical Jobs in or near State College

We have 2 Medical Surgical jobs in State College, PA and 12 Medical Surgical travel jobs in Pennsylvania, and 539 total Nationwide. If you’re not finding what you’re looking for immediately, sign up for the AMN Passport App today and we’ll connect you directly with a recruiter.

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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • State College, Pennsylvania – 16801
  • 12 N,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$1,765 to $1,945
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • State College, Pennsylvania – 16801
  • 12 D,
  • May 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,677 to $1,848
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Altoona, Pennsylvania – 16601
    Distance from State College: 34 miles
  • 12 D, 12 E, 12 N,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$1,844 to $2,032
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it. Locals within 75 miles are allowed at lower rates Altoona has the highest bill rate in UPMC traveler
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Altoona, Pennsylvania – 16601
    Distance from State College: 34 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$1,844 to $2,032
Weekly Pay*
UPMC Altoona is a nonprofit community health care provider with a 380-bed acute-care teaching hospital, several state-of-the-art outpatient centers, a surgery center, and a large local network of health care providers covering over 20 different specialties, with locations across six Pennsylvania counties. Locals within 75 miles are allowed at lower rates Altoona has the highest bill rate in UPMC travelers
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania – 17055
    Distance from State College: 60 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 12
$1,579 to $1,740
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania – 17055
    Distance from State College: 60 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$1,579 to $1,740
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Camp Hill, Pennsylvania – 17011
    Distance from State College: 62 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 13, 2025
  • 13
$2,161 to $2,382
Weekly Pay*
Penn State – a world renown health center is looking for an RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Johnstown, Pennsylvania – 15905
    Distance from State College: 64 miles
  • 12 D, 12 N,
  • May 27, 2025
  • 13
$1,632 to $1,799
Weekly Pay*
Duke Lifepoint Hospital Largest healthcare provider in west central Pennsylvania Flagship hospital of Conemaugh Health System Tertiary care regional referral hospital Level 1 Trauma Center Level 3 Regional Intensive Care Nursery High Risk OB
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Johnstown, Pennsylvania – 15905
    Distance from State College: 64 miles
  • 12 D, 12 N,
  • May 27, 2025
  • 13
$1,632 to $1,799
Weekly Pay*
Duke Lifepoint Hospital Largest healthcare provider in west central Pennsylvania Flagship hospital of Conemaugh Health System Tertiary care regional referral hospital Level 1 Trauma Center Level 3 Regional Intensive Care Nursery High Risk OB
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Johnstown, Pennsylvania – 15905
    Distance from State College: 64 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 26, 2025
  • 13
$1,632 to $1,799
Weekly Pay*
Duke Lifepoint Hospital Largest healthcare provider in west central Pennsylvania Flagship hospital of Conemaugh Health System Tertiary care regional referral hospital Level 1 Trauma Center Level 3 Regional Intensive Care Nursery High Risk OB
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Keyser, West Virginia – 26726
    Distance from State College: 110 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,879 to $2,071
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Columbia, Maryland – 21044
    Distance from State College: 120 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 8
$1,611 to $1,776
Weekly Pay*
Part of the Johns Hopkins Hospital System, this 266 bed teaching facility is located 20 miles from Baltimore. Columbia Maryland has consistently ranked in the top ten of CNN Money’s Best Places to Live in the United States, and ranks in the top 5% nationwide for job growth and economic opportunity.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Baltimore, Maryland – 21224
    Distance from State College: 123 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$1,706 to $1,880
Weekly Pay*
Med/Surg RN needed for Burns unit at Level 2 Trauma center and Magnet hospital. RNs in Maryland recently voted JHHS Bayview the #2 hospital to work for in the state
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Baltimore, Maryland – 21224
    Distance from State College: 123 miles
  • 12 D, 12 N,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$1,635 to $1,802
Weekly Pay*
MedSurg RN needed for Level 2 Trauma center and Magnet hospital RNs across Maryland recently voted JHHS Bayview the #2 hospital to work for in the state
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Baltimore, Maryland – 21224
    Distance from State College: 123 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 13
$1,635 to $1,802
Weekly Pay*
MedSurg RN needed for Level 2 Trauma center and Magnet hospital. RNs across Maryland recently voted JHHS Bayview the #2 hospital to work for in the state
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Baltimore, Maryland – 21224
    Distance from State College: 123 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$1,635 to $1,802
Weekly Pay*
MedSurg RN needed for Level 2 Trauma center and Magnet hospital RNs across Maryland recently voted JHHS Bayview the #2 hospital to work for in the state
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Baltimore, Maryland – 21224
    Distance from State College: 123 miles
  • 12 D, 12 N,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 13
$1,635 to $1,802
Weekly Pay*
MedSurg RN needed for Level 2 Trauma center and Magnet hospital. RNs across Maryland recently voted JHHS Bayview the #2 hospital to work for in the state
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Newark, Delaware – 19718
    Distance from State College: 135 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 3, 2025
  • 13
$2,124 to $2,341
Weekly Pay*
Common Diagnosis/Treatment: Spine surgery Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1:5; # of Beds: 31 to 40 Charting: Cerner Scrub Color: Blue-Navy; Areas of Float Support: yes Special Procedures: Surgery
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Newark, Delaware – 19718
    Distance from State College: 135 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 3, 2025
  • 13
$2,124 to $2,341
Weekly Pay*
Common Diagnosis/Treatment: Spine surgery Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1:5; # of Beds: 31 to 40 Charting: Cerner Scrub Color: Blue-Navy; Areas of Float Support: yes Special Procedures: Surgery
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Woodstock, Virginia – 22664
    Distance from State College: 136 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,788 to $1,970
Weekly Pay*
• Number of Beds: 25 • Patient Ratios: 1:6 • Equipment: N/A • EMR: EPIC* a must Located in the heart of Woodstock, Virginia, SMH is a 25-bed Acute Care Hospital that offers 24/7 emergency services, inpatient and outpatient surgery, cardiopulmonary services, women’s care, diabetes management, behavioral health, sleep lab, health and wellness programs, and a broad range of other services. This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Washington, District of Columbia – 20007
    Distance from State College: 138 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 13
$1,693 to $2,214
Weekly Pay*
The elite team members at this facility are seeking a like-minded, compassionate clinician to join their ranks. With a care-giving model based on optimal patient outcomes, the ideal candidate will bring experience, innovation, and passion to their role. This facility strives to deliver the best care for a lifetime which means the best patient experience, the highest levels of quality and safety, and a focus on appropriate care before, during, and after a hospital stay. This facility has teams that focus on Clinical Quality, Patient Safety, and Patient Experience. They work together to make sure the patients get the best care possible. This position presents a fantastic opportunity to gain experience with the latest technologies while providing excellent care within an enthusiastic team environment.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Washington, District of Columbia – 20007
    Distance from State College: 138 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 13
$1,693 to $2,214
Weekly Pay*
The elite team members at this facility are seeking a like-minded, compassionate clinician to join their ranks. With a care-giving model based on optimal patient outcomes, the ideal candidate will bring experience, innovation, and passion to their role. This facility strives to deliver best care for a lifetime. This means the best patient experience, the highest levels of quality and safety, and a focus on appropriate care before, during, and after a hospital stay. This facility has teams that focus on Clinical Quality, Patient Safety, and the Patient Experience. They work together to make sure the patients get the best care possible. This position presents a great opportunity to learn the latest technologies while providing excellent care within a passionate team environment.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Bowie, Maryland – 20715
    Distance from State College: 141 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 13
$1,713 to $1,888
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Ottsville, Pennsylvania – 18942
    Distance from State College: 143 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 25, 2025
  • 8
Contact for Details
Camp Size: 100 campers Ages 8-16, both boys and girls One day off per week Shared free housing, on campus; private bedroom, shared bathroom, living room and kitchenette. No pets or children allowed Free meals available at the camp cafeteria.
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Statistics on MS RN Jobs in State College, Pennsylvania

Here are some helpful statistics about MS traveling nurse jobs in & near State College. The data is based on the last three complete months of MS job postings in the State College and nearby areas. It is updated regularly, so you can find the most recent Medical Surgical job salary trends, the types of shifts, and contract durations most commonly available in State College and more. Find out more about travel nursing salaries.

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FAQs About Travel MS Nursing Jobs for RNs in State College, PA

What are the top paying Medical Surgical jobs currently available in or near State College?

  • Registered Nurse – MS with a per week salary of $2,032, a 13 weeks duration, for a 12 N in Altoona (33.9 miles away)
  • Registered Nurse – MS with a per week salary of $2,032, a 13 weeks duration, for a 12 D,12 E,12 N in Altoona (33.9 miles away)
  • Registered Nurse – MS with a per week salary of $1,945, a 13 weeks duration, for a 12 N in State College

What types of shifts are most common for MS travel jobs in State College?

Based on the last 6 months of travel nurse jobs data, 12 Hour Night shifts were the most common in State College and surrounding areas.

How many Medical Surgical travel nursing jobs are available in State College?

There are currently 2 Medical Surgical travel nursing jobs available in State College. We also get new nursing specialties jobs daily, so be sure to apply now and a recruiter will help you find the perfect fit as jobs become available.

How much does a day shift Medical Surgical nurse make on average in State College and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Medical Surgical nurse in State College can make an average of $1,767 per week based on recent job availability.

How much does a night shift Medical Surgical nurse make on average in State College and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Medical Surgical nurse in State College can make an average of $1,862 per week based on recent job availability data.

What hospitals and healthcare facilities have Medical Surgical staff in or near State College?

  • Mount Nittany Health in State College (2 miles from State College)

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

A Medical Surgical nurse in State College can make an average of $1,820 per week.

What is the most common contract for Medical Surgical travel jobs in State College?

Based on recent data, the most common duration for a Medical Surgical job in State College is 13.

Locating Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in State College

In State College, facilities like Mount Nittany Health, all offer MS departments. It’s a great city to work in and nearby to neighborhoods like neighborhoods.

Other popular cities near State College’s MS job opportunities are Bellefonte (9.3 miles), Centre Hall (9.8 miles) and Port Matilda (10.2 miles). These are near to zip codes: 16801 (2 miles).

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State College Hospitals With MS Departments

There are 1 hospitals & healthcare facilities that have MS nurses in State College. Sometimes it is useful to see what types of shifts, contract durations, and travel nurse housing in nearby neighborhoods each facility might offer in order to find the right opportunity for your next traveling MS nurse position in or nearby State College.

Altoona Hospital
Shifts
12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, 14, and 11
Departments
Cardiovascular Operating Room Emergency Room Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Medical Surgical Medical Surgical Operating Room Progressive Care Unit Telemetry
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
Departments
Cath Lab Cath Lab Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Interventional Radiology Level I Nursery Long Term Acute Care Medical Surgical Medical Surgical Oncology Oncology Operating Room Outpatient Clinic Outpatient Clinic Pediatric Pre/Post Operative Psychiatric Telemetry Wound/Ostomy/Continence
Address
1800 East Park Avenue
State College, PA 16801
* 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.