
Hospital | CNA
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- CNA (Nursing Assistant)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 14, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $18.25
- Weekly
- $730
- Yearly (full-time)
- $37,960
- Start date
- November 2, 2026
This job pays about $18.25/hour — 15% below the median for CNA (Nursing Assistant) jobs in Pennsylvania ($21.44/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
CNA (Nursing Assistant) jobs in Pennsylvania right now
- 36 open CNA (Nursing Assistant) jobs in Pennsylvania from 3 agencies, 7 of them in Pittsburgh.
- Pay in these listings: $15.75 – $30.95/hour, median $19.31/hour.
- Typical CNA (Nursing Assistant) pay in Pennsylvania: $21.44/hour ($44,595/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Health Advocates Network ($25.00/hour across 17 jobs).
Job description
Travel Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Acute-Care Hospital Night Shift | Pittsburgh, PA
Explore a 13-week travel CNA job in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, supporting patients on an acute-care hospital night shift. Join a dedicated healthcare team and provide compassionate bedside care under the direction of Registered Nurses in a safe, organized, and patient-focused environment. Pittsburgh offers an energetic blend of renowned educational and medical communities, diverse neighborhoods, cultural attractions, and accessible parks and outdoor activities.
Travel CNA Job Details
- Assignment Type: 13-week travel healthcare contract
- Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Start Date: November 2, 2026
- Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week; approximately 36 hours weekly
- Setting: On-site acute-care hospital
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $700–$760
- Openings: 1
Certified Nursing Assistant Job Requirements
- Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification
- Minimum of two years of bedside clinical experience highly desired
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Ability to work three 12-hour night shifts per week
- Knowledge of safe patient handling, infection prevention, and workplace safety practices
- Ability to maintain patient privacy and follow HIPAA and applicable healthcare standards
- Strong communication, organization, teamwork, and clinical documentation skills
Hospital CNA Responsibilities
- Perform routine patient care and direct bedside nursing support under the general supervision of a Registered Nurse
- Assist with patient needs while maintaining comfort, dignity, and safety
- Document care provided accurately and communicate patient concerns or changes to the nursing team
- Follow safe patient-handling procedures and report hazards, risks, or safety concerns promptly
- Support menu selection and meal service processes in accordance with prescribed diets, allergies, sensitivities, and patient preferences
- Prepare, deliver, and retrieve patient menus and nourishment items as directed
- Verify diet changes and ensure menu and nourishment labels reflect current orders
- Communicate patient care, dietary, and food-service concerns to the appropriate department
- Assist with meal service, trayline, and related departmental activities as needed
- Protect confidential patient information and follow organizational policies and applicable regulatory guidelines
- Attend required in-services and departmental meetings and perform other assigned duties
Apply now for this travel Certified Nursing Assistant opportunity and join an acute-care healthcare team in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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