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Registered Nurse Travel Jobs in Wilkes-Barre, PA

Top RN Jobs In & Near Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

We currently offer 4 of the best available travel jobs in the Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 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 as easy as possible for you to renew nursing licenses and compare RN nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

The average Registered Nurse travel nurse working in Wilkes-Barre earned about $1,686 per week as of Apr 1, 2025. Today, you can find RN jobs with a salary range between $1,544 to $2,849 per week.

We have a variety of options for RN travel jobs in Wilkes-Barre if you have a specific start date in mind. The latest start date for an RN job is Jul 14, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Interventional Radiology role at $2,712 per week. The earliest start date is Jun 2, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Cardiac Catheterization Lab role at $2,849 per week. Find additional possibilities by sorting “start date” in the list below.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a Registered Nurse travel nurse job in Wilkes-Barre including 13 weeks.

Wilkes-Barre is a great location for RN travel nurses to live, work and play! Search for additional RN jobs below or apply now and our AMN Healthcare team will help get you started!

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AMN Healthcare currently has 4 travel Registered Nurse positions available in the Wilkes-Barre, PA area. Search the most recent jobs below, or click the button below to view all jobs.

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Registered Nurse – Cardiac Catheterization Lab
  • Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania – 18702
  • 10 D,
  • June 2, 2025
  • 13
$2,585 to $2,849
Weekly Pay*
The respected team members of this Catheterization Lab are looking for a team-playing, caring RN to join their ranks. The ideal candidate will bring experience, passion, and innovation to their position. With a care-giving model based on high-level patient outcomes, this unit seeks a well-regarded Cath Lab RN to become a member of this driven team of caregivers.
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Registered Nurse – Interventional Radiology
  • Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania – 18702
  • 12 D,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 13
$2,461 to $2,712
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right IR 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 – Telemetry
  • Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania – 18764
  • 12 D,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,650 to $1,818
Weekly Pay*
As a valued member of the Telemetry (Tele) RN team, you will care for patients with a wide range of conditions including complex cases. This unit constantly monitors blood pressure, heart rate, blood oxygen level and cardiac electrical activity of patients on the unit, utilizing specialized equipment. RN’s will mainly care for patients recovering from heart conditions or cardiac surgery. The right candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work in a professionally challenging, positive and innovative Telemetry work environment at this highly regarded facility. This prestigious acute care facility is seeking a passionate and energetic RN to join their team on the Telemetry (Tele) unit. As part of this telemetry unit, you will ensure that a patient recovering from heart surgery receives quality and timely care. Consistent monitoring of each of your patients for level of pain as well as providing pain management care can be expected. This environment is innovative, creative and patient centric, providing an opportunity to work on complex cases within a top notch facility and with a dedicated team of driven and passionate Telemetry nurses. As a top provider of care to their community, this Telemetry (Tele) unit prides itself on optimal patient outcomes with compassionate care. To be successful in this role, you will possess a variety of skill sets including the ability to operate complex equipment such as an electrocardiogram (EKG). This unit also needs a caring personality, exceptional communication skills, excellent medical knowledge and the ability to positively educate the patient and their family before discharge. This unit prides themselves on a comfortable and comprehensive experience for all patients. They are looking for a team based Telemetry RN to join their elite group. The elite team members of this Telemetry (Tele) unit are seeking a like-minded, compassionate RN 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 unit deals with patients that generally have had a heart attack, undergone cardiac surgery or require the administration of specialty drugs. You’ll work with telemetry equipment and sometimes an electrical cardiograph to monitor a patient. Pain management is also key to success. This unit is looking for an experienced and well regarded Telemetry RN to join their dynamic team of care givers. Welcome to this fantastic Telemetry (Tele) unit, where compassionate care meets top notch technology and innovative care teams bring the best of themselves to their patients. The RN on this unit will manage the care of patients on the cardiology inpatient services, patients who are pre and post cardiac/vascular intervention procedures, and other acute care specialty patients who have a need for cardiac telemetry monitoring. Collaboration, teamwork and attentiveness to the needs of each patient are key components to the excellent care provided to the patient population. If you are a compassionate and experienced RN, ready to join a caring staff within beautiful surroundings, this is the role for you! This top-ranked Telemetry (Tele) unit is ready to welcome a new member to their team. With patient care deeply rooted in compassion, innovation and passion for great outcomes, you’ll find a challenging and rewarding environment. On this unit you will experience cases ranging from chest pain/angina, electrolyte imbalances, pneumonia (with cardiac history or involvement), pulmonary edema, post-op patients to the standard patients with cardiac issues. This unit is looking for compassionate and committed Telemetry RN’s who are dedicated to providing comprehensive care to these important patients.
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Registered Nurse – Cardiovascular
  • Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania – 18764
  • 12 N,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,544 to $1,702
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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Statistics on RN Travel Jobs in Wilkes-Barre, PA

View helpful statistics based on historical data about RN travel jobs in and near Wilkes-Barre. This data is based on the last three months of RN job postings in and around Wilkes-Barre. Our statistics are updated regularly, which means you can find the most accurate Registered Nurse job salary trends, the types of shifts, and common contract durations available in Wilkes-Barre and more. Find out more about travel nursing salaries here.

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FAQs About Registered Nurse Jobs in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

On average, how much does an RN travel nurse make in Wilkes-Barre?

A Registered Nurse in Wilkes-Barre can make an average of $1,826 per week.

Historically, what is the most common contract length for Registered Nurse travel job in Wilkes-Barre?

Based on recent travel nursing agencies data, the most common duration for a Registered Nurse job in Wilkes-Barre is 13 weeks.

How many travel Registered Nurse jobs are available in Wilkes-Barre currently?

There are currently 4 Registered Nurse travel jobs available in Wilkes-Barre. We also get new 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 night shift Registered Nurse make on average in Wilkes-Barre and nearby cities?

A: 12 Hour Night shift Registered Nurse in Wilkes-Barre can make an average of $1,773 per week based on recent job availability and travel nurse salary data.

What shifts are most common for RN travel jobs near Wilkes-Barre?

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

How much does a day shift Registered Nurse make on average in Wilkes-Barre and nearby cities?

A: 12 Hour Day shift Registered Nurse in Wilkes-Barre can make an average of $1,838 per week based on recent job availability.

What are the top paying Registered Nurse jobs available in or near Wilkes-Barre currently?

Locating RN Travel Nursing Jobs in Wilkes-Barre

Other popular cities near Wilkes-Barre for RN job opportunities are Kingston (1.4 miles), Hanover (6.7 miles), and Pittston (7.3 miles). These nearby zip codes often have opportunities: 18510 (15.9 miles), 18501 (15.9 miles), and 17815 (34.2 miles).

Wilkes-Barre Hospitals

In Wilkes-Barre there are 4 hospitals & healthcare facilities with RN staff. See what types of shifts, contract durations, job specialties, and nearby neighborhoods each facility might offer to help you find your next RN travel nursing position in or nearby Wilkes-Barre.

Geisinger – Bloomsburg Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12 wks and 13 wks
Departments
Operating Room RN, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, and Psychiatric
Address
549 FAIR ST.
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
Geisinger Community Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, and 12 D
Job Durations
12 wks and 13 wks
Departments
Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Operating Room Registered Nurse, and Interventional Radiology
Address
1800 MULBERRY ST.
Scranton, PA 18510
Nearby Neighborhoods
Morgan Manor (18508)
Mercy Hospital – Scranton
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 wks
Departments
Cardiovascular Operating Room Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Technologist, Emergency Room RN, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Operating Room RN, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, and Skilled LPN/LVN
Address
746 Jefferson Avenue
Scranton, PA 18501
Nearby Neighborhoods
Morgan Manor (18508)
* 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.