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Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in Wilkes-Barre for RNs

Find Top RN Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top MS travel nurse jobs in and around Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. We currently offer 3 of the best available nurse travel jobs in the Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre’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 Nov 1, 2024, the average Medical Surgical travel nurse working in Wilkes-Barre and surrounding areas earned about $1,830 weekly. Today you can find MS jobs with a salary range between $1,634 to $1,840 per week. The Wilkes-Barre MS travel nursing market can include hospital facilities in Wilkes-Barre proper like Wilkes-Barre Hospital Company, LLC with more facilities in nearby areas like Kingston, Hanover and Pittston to name a few.

If you have a specific start date in mind, we have a variety of options for MS travel jobs in Wilkes-Barre. The earliest start date in Wilkes-Barre is Jan 6, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical role at $1,801 per week. The latest start date for an MS job in Wilkes-Barre is Jan 13, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical role at $1,840 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 Wilkes-Barre including 13 weeks.

Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre

We have 3 Medical Surgical jobs in Wilkes-Barre, PA and 13 Medical Surgical jobs in Pennsylvania, and 701 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
  • Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania – 18764
  • 12 N,
  • January 13, 2025
  • 13
$1,669 to $1,840
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
  • Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania – 18764
  • 12 N,
  • January 6, 2025
  • 13
$1,634 to $1,801
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
  • Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania – 18764
  • 12 N,
  • January 6, 2025
  • 13
$1,634 to $1,801
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
  • Johnson City, New York – 13790
    Distance from Wilkes-Barre: 60 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 16, 2025
  • 13
$2,424 to $2,672
Weekly Pay*
Designated as a 24-hour trauma, stroke and chest pain center, UHS Wilson Medical Center is a 280-bed medical clinic facility serving Johnson City with emergency care and medical clinic services. It is a regional referral center for such high-level medical and surgical services as cardiac surgery, neurosurgery and neurosciences, cancer care, emergency care, maternity and high-risk obstetrics, neonatal intensive care, ambulatory surgery, diabetes education and care, blood disorders treatment, and physical therapy and rehabilitation. Our Johnson City hospital trains physicians through a long-standing and highly respected Medical Residency Program.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Reading, Pennsylvania – 19607
    Distance from Wilkes-Barre: 63 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 12, 2025
  • 13
$1,260 to $1,389
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
  • Reading, Pennsylvania – 19607
    Distance from Wilkes-Barre: 63 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 6, 2025
  • 13
$1,260 to $1,389
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Elmira, New York – 14905
    Distance from Wilkes-Barre: 75 miles
  • 12 D,
  • January 12, 2025
  • 13
$2,022 to $2,229
Weekly Pay*
Registered nurse for medical/surgical floor with focus on telemetry and stroke care.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Edison, New Jersey – 08818
    Distance from Wilkes-Barre: 92 miles
  • 8 N,
  • January 20, 2025
  • 12
$2,005 to $2,209
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. 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
  • New York, New York – 10034
    Distance from Wilkes-Barre: 104 miles
  • 8 D,
  • January 13, 2025
  • 13
$2,048 to $2,257
Weekly Pay*
Superior facility with exclusive travel opportunities! This prestigious New York Hospital is ranked among the top 5 hospitals in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report. The hospital is the only New York metro-area hospital to be ranked in all 10 clinical areas and be on the prestigious 2019 Honor Roll. You will be joining a team of energetic, committed, compassionate, healthcare professionals. This facility takes pride in providing comfortable, comprehensive experiences for patients. If you are ready to join a highly motivated and compassionate team at one of the most prestigious teaching facilities in the country this is the role for you. Come build your resume and enjoy one of the most incredible cities in the US – New York!
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • New York, New York – 10021
    Distance from Wilkes-Barre: 104 miles
  • 8 D,
  • January 27, 2025
  • 13
$2,013 to $2,218
Weekly Pay*
At NewYork-Presbyterian, we have a long-standing commitment to understanding the healthcare needs of the communities we serve and adapting our programs to meet those needs. Our ultimate goal is to reduce and ultimately erase, health disparities by linking our neighbors with the world’s best healthcare services. We leverage hospital and community resources to reduce health disparities through innovative population health initiatives, care provider training, scholarship, and research. These initiatives are collaboratively developed, implemented, evaluated, and sustained. By combining our skills and resources with the energy, immense talents, and resources of our community partners, we achieve these goals. These partnerships support initiatives that empower individuals and families to promote health and wellness; better navigate local systems of care and local resources; improve school readiness and academic achievement; and ultimately, enhance the quality of life.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • New York, New York – 10065
    Distance from Wilkes-Barre: 104 miles
  • 12 D,
  • February 3, 2025
  • 13
$1,960 to $2,160
Weekly Pay*
This prestigious New York Hospital is ranked among the top 5 hospitals in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report. The hospital is the only New York metro-area hospital to be ranked in all 10 clinical areas and be on the 2019 Honor Roll. You will be joining a team of energetic, committed, compassionate, healthcare professionals. This facility takes pride in providing comfortable, comprehensive experiences for patients. If you are ready to join a highly motivated and compassionate team at one of the most highly ranked teaching facilities in the country this is the role for you! Come build your resume and enjoy one of the most incredible cities in the America – New York!
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • New York, New York – 10065
    Distance from Wilkes-Barre: 104 miles
  • 12 D,
  • February 3, 2025
  • 13
$1,960 to $2,160
Weekly Pay*
Superior facility with exclusive travel opportunities! This prestigious New York Hospital is ranked among the top 5 hospitals in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report. The hospital is the only New York metro-area hospital to be ranked in all 10 clinical areas and be on the prestigious 2019 Honor Roll. You will be joining a team of energetic, committed, compassionate, healthcare professionals. This facility takes pride in providing comfortable, comprehensive experiences for patients. If you are ready to join a highly motivated and compassionate team at one of the most prestigious teaching facilities in the country this is the role for you. Come build your resume and enjoy one of the most incredible cities in the US – New York!
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travel Exclusive
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • New York, New York – 10065
    Distance from Wilkes-Barre: 104 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 27, 2025
  • 13
$1,960 to $2,160
Weekly Pay*
Superior facility with exclusive travel opportunities! This prestigious New York Hospital is ranked among the top 5 hospitals in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report. The hospital is the only New York metro-area hospital to be ranked in all 10 clinical areas and be on the prestigious 2019 Honor Roll. You will be joining a team of energetic, committed, compassionate, healthcare professionals. This facility takes pride in providing comfortable, comprehensive experiences for patients. If you are ready to join a highly motivated and compassionate team at one of the most prestigious teaching facilities in the country this is the role for you. Come build your resume and enjoy one of the most incredible cities in the US – New York!
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travel Exclusive
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • New York, New York – 10065
    Distance from Wilkes-Barre: 104 miles
  • 12 D,
  • January 27, 2025
  • 13
$1,960 to $2,160
Weekly Pay*
This prestigious New York Hospital is ranked among the top 5 hospitals in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report. The hospital is the only New York metro-area hospital to be ranked in all 10 clinical areas and be on the 2019 Honor Roll. You will be joining a team of energetic, committed, compassionate, healthcare professionals. This facility takes pride in providing comfortable, comprehensive experiences for patients. If you are ready to join a highly motivated and compassionate team at one of the most highly ranked teaching facilities in the country this is the role for you! Come build your resume and enjoy one of the most incredible cities in the America – New York!
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • New York, New York – 10065
    Distance from Wilkes-Barre: 104 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 27, 2025
  • 13
$1,960 to $2,160
Weekly Pay*
New York Hospital is ranked among the top 5 hospitals in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report. The hospital is the only New York metro-area hospital to be ranked in all 10 clinical areas and be on the 2019 Honor Roll. You will be joining a team of energetic, committed, compassionate, healthcare professionals. This facility takes pride in providing comfortable, comprehensive experiences for patients. If you are ready to join a highly motivated and compassionate team at one of the most highly ranked teaching facilities in the country this is the role for you! Come build your resume and enjoy one of the most incredible cities in the America – New York!
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • New York, New York – 10065
    Distance from Wilkes-Barre: 104 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 13, 2025
  • 13
$1,960 to $2,160
Weekly Pay*
Superior facility with exclusive travel opportunities! This prestigious New York Hospital is ranked among the top 5 hospitals in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report. The hospital is the only New York metro-area hospital to be ranked in all 10 clinical areas and be on the prestigious 2019 Honor Roll. You will be joining a team of energetic, committed, compassionate, healthcare professionals. This facility takes pride in providing comfortable, comprehensive experiences for patients. If you are ready to join a highly motivated and compassionate team at one of the most prestigious teaching facilities in the country this is the role for you. Come build your resume and enjoy one of the most incredible cities in the US – New York!
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • New York, New York – 10065
    Distance from Wilkes-Barre: 104 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 27, 2025
  • 13
$1,960 to $2,160
Weekly Pay*
This prestigious New York Hospital is ranked among the top 5 hospitals in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report. The hospital is the only New York metro-area hospital to be ranked in all 10 clinical areas and be on the 2019 Honor Roll. You will be joining a team of energetic, committed, compassionate, healthcare professionals. This facility takes pride in providing comfortable, comprehensive experiences for patients. If you are ready to join a highly motivated and compassionate team at one of the most highly ranked teaching facilities in the country this is the role for you! Come build your resume and enjoy one of the most incredible cities in the America – New York!
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travel Exclusive
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • New York, New York – 10065
    Distance from Wilkes-Barre: 104 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 27, 2025
  • 13
$1,960 to $2,160
Weekly Pay*
Superior facility with exclusive travel opportunities! This prestigious New York Hospital is ranked among the top 5 hospitals in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report. The hospital is the only New York metro-area hospital to be ranked in all 10 clinical areas and be on the prestigious 2019 Honor Roll. You will be joining a team of energetic, committed, compassionate, healthcare professionals. This facility takes pride in providing comfortable, comprehensive experiences for patients. If you are ready to join a highly motivated and compassionate team at one of the most prestigious teaching facilities in the country this is the role for you. Come build your resume and enjoy one of the most incredible cities in the US – New York!
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • New York, New York – 10065
    Distance from Wilkes-Barre: 104 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 27, 2025
  • 13
$1,960 to $2,160
Weekly Pay*
Flexible Scheduling – self scheduling No Previous Travel Experience Required! New York Hospital is ranked among the top 5 hospitals in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report. The hospital is the only New York metro-area hospital to be ranked in all 10 clinical areas and be on the 2019 Honor Roll. You will be joining a team of energetic, committed, compassionate, healthcare professionals. This facility takes pride in providing comfortable, comprehensive experiences for patients. If you are ready to join a highly motivated and compassionate team at one of the most highly ranked teaching facilities in the country this is the role for you! Come build your resume and enjoy one of the most incredible cities in the America – New York!
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • New York, New York – 10065
    Distance from Wilkes-Barre: 104 miles
  • 12 D,
  • January 27, 2025
  • 13
$1,960 to $2,160
Weekly Pay*
Superior facility with exclusive travel opportunities! This prestigious New York Hospital is ranked among the top 5 hospitals in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report. The hospital is the only New York metro-area hospital to be ranked in all 10 clinical areas and be on the prestigious 2019 Honor Roll. You will be joining a team of energetic, committed, compassionate, healthcare professionals. This facility takes pride in providing comfortable, comprehensive experiences for patients. If you are ready to join a highly motivated and compassionate team at one of the most prestigious teaching facilities in the country this is the role for you. Come build your resume and enjoy one of the most incredible cities in the US – New York!
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • New York, New York – 10065
    Distance from Wilkes-Barre: 104 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 27, 2025
  • 13
$1,960 to $2,160
Weekly Pay*
Superior facility with exclusive travel opportunities! This prestigious New York Hospital is ranked among the top 5 hospitals in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report. The hospital is the only New York metro-area hospital to be ranked in all 10 clinical areas and be on the prestigious 2019 Honor Roll. You will be joining a team of energetic, committed, compassionate, healthcare professionals. This facility takes pride in providing comfortable, comprehensive experiences for patients. If you are ready to join a highly motivated and compassionate team at one of the most prestigious teaching facilities in the country this is the role for you. Come build your resume and enjoy one of the most incredible cities in the US – New York!
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • New York, New York – 10065
    Distance from Wilkes-Barre: 104 miles
  • 12 N,
  • December 30, 2024
  • 13
$1,939 to $2,137
Weekly Pay*
Superior facility with exclusive travel opportunities! This prestigious New York Hospital is ranked among the top 5 hospitals in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report. The hospital is the only New York metro-area hospital to be ranked in all 10 clinical areas and be on the prestigious 2019 Honor Roll. You will be joining a team of energetic, committed, compassionate, healthcare professionals. This facility takes pride in providing comfortable, comprehensive experiences for patients. If you are ready to join a highly motivated and compassionate team at one of the most prestigious teaching facilities in the country this is the role for you. Come build your resume and enjoy one of the most incredible cities in the US – New York!
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • New York, New York – 10021
    Distance from Wilkes-Barre: 104 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 15, 2025
  • 13
$1,781 to $1,962
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
  • New York, New York – 10021
    Distance from Wilkes-Barre: 104 miles
  • 12 D,
  • January 15, 2025
  • 13
$1,781 to $1,962
Weekly Pay*
start date must be 1/15 because its part of the EPIC upgrade GI/Gastric Mixed Tumor Oncology Unit – Inpatient Oncology Requires a minimum of 1.5 years of solid Meds/Surg experience; Oncology experience highly preferred. BSN and OCN highly preferred. Shift is 7:00am – 7:30pm with weekend rotation required; 13 shifts in a 4 weeks/28 day schedule
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Statistics on MS RN Jobs in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Here are some helpful statistics about MS traveling nurse jobs in & near Wilkes-Barre. The data is based on the last three complete months of MS job postings in the Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre and more. Find out more about travel nursing salaries.

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FAQs About Travel MS Nursing Jobs for RNs in Wilkes-Barre, PA

What are the top paying Medical Surgical jobs currently available in or near Wilkes-Barre?

What types of shifts are most common for MS travel jobs in Wilkes-Barre?

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

How many Medical Surgical travel nursing jobs are available in Wilkes-Barre?

There are currently 3 Medical Surgical travel nursing jobs available in Wilkes-Barre. 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 Wilkes-Barre and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Medical Surgical nurse in Wilkes-Barre can make an average of $1,682 per week based on recent job availability.

How much does a night shift Medical Surgical nurse make on average in Wilkes-Barre and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Medical Surgical nurse in Wilkes-Barre can make an average of $1,748 per week based on recent job availability data.

What hospitals and healthcare facilities have Medical Surgical staff in or near Wilkes-Barre?

  • Lehigh Valley Hospital – Dickson City2 in Scranton
  • Lehigh Valley Hospital – Dickson City in Scranton (19.3 miles from Wilkes-Barre)
  • Geisinger CommunityCare Kistler in Hazleton (18.7 miles from Wilkes-Barre)
  • Hanover Hospital in Hanover (114.9 miles from Wilkes-Barre)
  • Lehigh Valley Hospital – Pocono (FKA Pocono Medical Center) in East Stroudsburg (40.8 miles from Wilkes-Barre)

How much does an Medical Surgical travel nurse make on average in Wilkes-Barre?

A Medical Surgical nurse in Wilkes-Barre can make an average of $1,748 per week.

What is the most common contract for Medical Surgical travel jobs in Wilkes-Barre?

Based on recent data, the most common duration for a Medical Surgical job in Wilkes-Barre is 13.

Locating Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in Wilkes-Barre

In Wilkes-Barre, facilities like Lehigh Valley Hospital – Dickson City2, Lehigh Valley Hospital – Dickson City and Geisinger CommunityCare Kistler, all offer MS departments. It’s a great city to work in and nearby to neighborhoods like Morgan Manor (zip code 18508) neighborhoods.

Other popular cities near Wilkes-Barre’s MS job opportunities are Kingston (1.4 miles), Hanover (6.7 miles) and Pittston (7.3 miles). These are near to zip codes: 18764 (1.1 miles), 18202 (18.7 miles) and 17815 (33.9 miles).

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Wilkes-Barre Hospitals With MS Departments

There are 1 hospitals & healthcare facilities that have MS nurses in Wilkes-Barre. 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 Wilkes-Barre.

Geisinger Health System
Shifts
6 D, 7 D, 8 D, 8 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13, 24, and 26
Departments
Cath Lab Endoscopy Medical Surgical Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Operating Room Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Psychiatric Telemetry
Address
100 North Academy Avenue
Danville, PA 17822
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Shifts
8 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, 7, 11, and 8
Departments
Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Operating Room Telemetry
Address
2100 Mack Blvd 1st Floor
Hazleton, PA 18103
Nearby Neighborhoods
Griesemersville (18105), Hanover Acres (18101), Midway Manor (18109), East Allentown (18101), Ritterville (18109)
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
Departments
Cardiovascular ICU Cardiovascular Operating Room Cath Lab Dialysis Emergency Room Interventional Radiology Medical Surgical Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Telemetry
Address
575 North River Street
Wilkes Barre, PA 18764
* 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.