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Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in State College, PA 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 1 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 Apr 1, 2025, the average Medical Surgical travel nurse working in State College and surrounding areas earned about $1,807 weekly. Today you can find MS jobs with a salary range between $1,677 to $1,848 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 Jun 2, 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 Jun 9, 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 1 Medical Surgical jobs in State College, PA and 9 Medical Surgical travel jobs in Pennsylvania, and 437 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 D,
  • June 9, 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 N,
  • June 2, 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
  • Altoona, Pennsylvania – 16601
    Distance from State College: 34 miles
  • 12 D, 12 E, 12 N,
  • June 2, 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
  • Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania – 17055
    Distance from State College: 60 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 2, 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
  • Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania – 17055
    Distance from State College: 60 miles
  • 12 E,
  • June 16, 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,
  • June 10, 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
  • Reading, Pennsylvania – 19607
    Distance from State College: 106 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,717 to $1,892
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 State College: 106 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,717 to $1,892
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
  • Baltimore, Maryland – 21224
    Distance from State College: 123 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 16, 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,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,706 to $1,880
Weekly Pay*
RN needed for Neurology unit at 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,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,600 to $1,763
Weekly Pay*
RN with strong post surgical unit experience needed for Level 2 Trauma center and Magnet hospital Nurses 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,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,600 to $1,763
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,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,600 to $1,763
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
  • Aldie, Virginia – 20105
    Distance from State College: 126 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,370 to $1,509
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Woodstock, Virginia – 22664
    Distance from State College: 136 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 16, 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
  • Morgantown, West Virginia – 26506
    Distance from State College: 137 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,832 to $2,019
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
  • Washington, District of Columbia – 20007
    Distance from State College: 138 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 2, 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,
  • June 2, 2025
  • 11
$1,943 to $2,141
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
  • Bowie, Maryland – 20715
    Distance from State College: 141 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 2, 2025
  • 13
$1,943 to $2,141
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
  • 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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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Weirton, West Virginia – 26062
    Distance from State College: 145 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,950 to $2,149
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
  • Port Murray, New Jersey – 07865
    Distance from State College: 154 miles
  • 8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 8 E, 10 E, 12 E, 8 N, 10 N, 12 N,
  • June 6, 2025
  • 11
Contact for Details
The Nurse/Health Care Manager furthers the mission of YMCA Camp Bernie by overseeing the health and wellness of all camp participants. The Nurse/Health Care Manager ensures and provides for adequate physical conditions for all. Essential Job Functions: 1: Oversee the management and operations of the Wellness Center. a. Design and implement a system for health screening all arriving and departing campers and staff, including out of camp trips. b. Conduct inventory of supplies and place orders when necessary (in consult with Summer Camp Coordinator and Executive Director), ensuring timely arrival of supplies. c. Coordinate coverage of the health center and post hours for daily medications and health call. -Day K-10th grade; Overnight 2nd grade-10th grade -Dates: Training starts on June 6th, with the bulk of the training on June 9th. They could move in on the 7th or 8th. Last day of day camp is Aug 22nd, Overnight camp ends on Aug 15th. -Day Camp is 11 weeks; Overnight Camp 10 weeks and they overlap a bit -Accommodations- If the Camp RN is not local, there will be a room available in the wellness ctr ( BR, Shower, Kitchenet, etc- FREE) -Food-3 meals a day covered. -Coverage is 24/7, needs 1 RN for entire duration
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Camden, New Jersey – 08103
    Distance from State College: 156 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 28, 2025
  • 13
$2,065 to $2,276
Weekly Pay*
Registered Nurses (RNs) deliver care to inmate patients utilizing the nursing assessment protocols in assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation, in accordance with established philosophy. RNs collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. RNs effectively interact with patients, while maintaining the standard of professional nursing. Corrections Nurses provide care to inmate patients to promote & improve their overall health utilizing the nursing process in triage, professional training and various resources in accordance with regulatory agencies and established guidelines. The inmate patient population generally has not had consistent access to healthcare prior to their incarceration. This provides an opportunity for nurses to see and care for an interesting variety of health concerns from minor ailments to major and atypical conditions.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Rochester, New York – 14642
    Distance from State College: 164 miles
  • 12 D, 12 E, 12 N,
  • June 9, 2025
  • 12
$2,032 to $2,240
Weekly Pay*
With a caregiving model based on optimal patient outcomes, the esteemed team members of this Dialysis unit are looking for a dedicated, compassionate RN to join their ranks. The right candidate for this role will be experienced, innovative, and passionate. If you are ready to join a caring staff within beautiful surroundings, and are compassionate and experienced, this is the role for you!
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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 $1,848, a 13 weeks duration, for a 12 D 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 1 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
  • UPMC Williamsport in Williamsport (54.4 miles from State College)
  • PinnacleHealth at Harrisburg Hospital in Harrisburg (62.6 miles from State College)
  • Indiana Regional Medical Center in Indiana (68.7 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 weeks.

Locating Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in State College

In State College, facilities like Mount Nittany Health, all offer MS departments.

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: 17701 (54.4 miles), 17101 (62.6 miles) and 15701 (68.7 miles).

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.

Mount Nittany Health
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
8 wks and 13 wks
Departments
Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Emergency Room RN, Endoscopy Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit RN, Interventional Radiology, Level I Nursery, Long Term Acute Care LPN/LVN, Medical Surgical LPN/LVN, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Oncology LPN/LVN, Oncology RN, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Outpatient Clinic LPN/LVN, Outpatient Registered Nurse, Pediatric LPN/LVN, Pre/Post Operative, Psychiatric, Telemetry RN, and 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.