GHR Healthcare - PH Division is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Job Description & Requirements
• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 03/02/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel
Travel Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse (RN) Jobs – Float Pool Night Shift Contract in Philadelphia, PA 19140
Travel RN opportunity in Philadelphia, PA 19140: join a fast-paced Med/Surg Tele Float Pool on 12-hour night shifts and make an immediate impact across inpatient units.
Step into a team-oriented medical-surgical telemetry nursing role where your adaptability and clinical judgment matter. This travel nursing contract supports a Float Pool covering multiple inpatient Med/Surg, step-down, and ED hold areas—offering variety, strong collaboration, and the chance to sharpen your skills across diverse adult patient populations.
Located in Philadelphia (ZIP 19140), you’ll be in a city known for its rich history, world-class arts and dining, and vibrant neighborhoods—an ideal home base for exploring everything the region has to offer on your days off.
Travel Nursing Job Details
• Job Title: Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse (RN) – Float Pool
• Employment Type: Travel Contract
• Location: Philadelphia, PA 19140
• Start Date: 03/02/2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (through 05/31/2026) with potential to extend based on needs
• Schedule: 12-hour nights
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Agency staff are not scheduled on holidays
• Float Coverage: Inpatient Med/Surg units, step-down units, and ED Med/Surg holds as needed
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: Typically 1:4 on standard Med/Surg units (may vary by acuity)
• Orientation: Main campus orientation on start date; brief additional orientation at a secondary campus location as scheduled
Registered Nurse (RN) Requirements
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg RN experience (telemetry RN experience strongly preferred)
• License: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (state-specific requirements apply)
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHHS (current)
• EMR Skills: Strong EPIC (Epic EMR) proficiency
• Float Pool Fit: Comfortable floating across multiple units and adapting quickly to different workflows and patient populations
Med/Surg Tele RN Responsibilities
• Provide safe, high-quality patient care as a Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse (RN) for adult medical-surgical and telemetry patients across multiple inpatient units
• Perform focused assessments, interpret clinical changes, and escalate concerns appropriately using sound clinical judgment
• Administer medications and treatments per policy, ensuring medication safety and accurate documentation
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate care plans, patient education, and discharge readiness
• Maintain timely, thorough documentation in EPIC and comply with unit/hospital standards for charting and communication
• Support a culture of safety by following infection prevention practices, fall precautions, and patient identification protocols
• Float as assigned while maintaining professionalism, flexibility, and consistent nursing standards
Apply now to join our healthcare team for this Travel Med/Surg Tele RN night shift contract in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Planet Healthcare Job ID #456859. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Med/Surg Tele
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