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: 10/26/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Travel Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) – Philadelphia, PA
Join a collaborative float-pool team as a Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) on a 13-week travel nursing contract in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Provide care for telemetry and surgical patients across multiple units while developing expertise in cardiac monitoring, stroke care, and complex medical-surgical nursing. This travel RN opportunity is based in the historic Chestnut Hill area of Philadelphia, known for its tree-lined streets, welcoming neighborhood atmosphere, and convenient access to the city's cultural and recreational attractions.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Specialty: Med/Surg Telemetry Nursing
- Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
- Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19118
- Start Date: October 26, 2026
- End Date: January 24, 2027
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020–$2,130
- Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
- Holiday Requirement: As applicable
- Call Requirement: None
- Patient Ratio: Approximately 4–5 patients per nurse
- Interview Process: Virtual interview required
Travel Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- Valid Pennsylvania Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- At least 2 years of Med/Surg Telemetry or related acute-care nursing experience
- Previous travel nursing experience required
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
- Working knowledge of basic nursing care, stroke patient management, telemetry monitoring, and cardiac drips including amiodarone, nitroglycerin, and Cardizem
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
Med/Surg Telemetry RN Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in cardiac telemetry, medical-surgical telemetry, and surgical telemetry units.
- Float among four designated units according to staffing and patient-care needs.
- Assess patients, develop and implement individualized care plans, and evaluate clinical outcomes using the nursing process.
- Monitor patients with cardiac conditions, cardiac drips, and stroke-related diagnoses.
- Recognize changes in patient condition and communicate promptly with the physician and interdisciplinary care team.
- Administer medications and treatments safely while following current nursing standards, policies, and procedures.
- Collaborate with patients, families, professional peers, and other members of the health care team to promote quality outcomes.
- Delegate and direct nursing support staff appropriately in the delivery of patient care.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and support a safe, respectful, patient-centered environment.
Apply now for this Med/Surg Telemetry travel nursing opportunity 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.
GHR Healthcare Job ID #527476. 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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