Travel Med Surg Telemetry RN - $2,192 per week

GHR Healthcare 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: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) – Philadelphia Travel Nursing Contract

Join a collaborative neuroscience-focused care team as a Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This 13-week travel nursing contract offers night shifts in a 22-bed neurosurgical unit caring for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients with neurologic, neurosurgical, trauma, and oral surgery diagnoses. Philadelphia’s 19107 area places you in the heart of a vibrant, historic city known for its diverse neighborhoods, renowned cultural attractions, excellent dining, and convenient access to urban amenities.

Travel Registered Nurse Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,950–$2,060
• Specialty: Medical-Surgical Telemetry Nursing
• Healthcare Setting: 22-bed neurosurgical unit
• Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week, 6:45 p.m. – 7:15 a.m.; 36 hours per week
• Weekend Rotation: Rotating weekend coverage required
• Call: None
• Scheduling Notes: Block scheduling is not available; floating may be required if unit census decreases or staffing needs change
• Orientation: 36 hours

Med/Surg Telemetry RN Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Pennsylvania
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
• At least 2 years of recent Registered Nurse experience, including medical-surgical telemetry experience
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications
• Experience with telemetry monitoring and interpretation of dysrhythmias
• Proficiency with Epic or a comparable electronic health record system preferred
• Clinical experience with IV therapy, PICC line management, phlebotomy, wound care, tracheostomy care, feeding tubes, insulin and heparin management, oxygen administration, and isolation precautions
• Ability to care for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in a fast-paced neurosurgical environment
• Flu vaccination is required; approved medical or religious exemptions may be considered

Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients with neurologic, neurosurgical, trauma, and oral surgery diagnoses
• Monitor cardiac rhythms and recognize changes in patient condition requiring prompt intervention
• Administer medications and treatments, including insulin, heparin, IV therapies, and oxygen therapy, according to clinical protocols
• Perform patient assessments, develop and update individualized care plans, and document care accurately in the electronic health record
• Manage IVs and PICC lines, provide wound and tracheostomy care, and support feeding tube management
• Collaborate with physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, radiology, social services, phlebotomy, transportation, and rapid response teams
• Respond effectively to changes in patient status and utilize rapid response or code team resources when appropriate
• Promote patient safety, infection prevention, patient education, and continuity of care throughout each shift

Apply now for this Philadelphia travel nursing opportunity and join a collaborative neuroscience-focused healthcare team in Pennsylvania.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #525970. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Med/Surg Tele

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