Braun IV pumps, Philips monitors, EKG machines, point-of-care devices, bedside bladder scanners, and Ceribell rapid EEG devices. Assess, triage, and manage a diverse patient population at a 4–5 patient-per-nurse ratio, including hallway capacity of up to 6 additional stretchers.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Description
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
Location
Philadelphia, PA | Emergency Department
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | 3 x 12-hour shifts | 36 hours per week
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care in a 28-bed Emergency Department serving approximately 38,000 patients annually
Assess, triage, and manage a diverse patient population at a 4–5 patient-per-nurse ratio, including hallway capacity of up to 6 additional stretchers
Support stroke care protocols as part of a designated Primary Stroke Center utilizing virtual neurology services
Stabilize walk-in trauma patients and coordinate appropriate transfers to higher-level care facilities as needed
Accurately document all patient care activities using EPIC electronic health records
Operate unit equipment including B. Braun IV pumps, Philips monitors, EKG machines, point-of-care devices, bedside bladder scanners, and Ceribell rapid EEG devices
Required Qualifications
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
BLS certification required
ACLS certification required
PALS certification required
NIHSS certification required
Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department experience
Proficiency in EPIC charting
Preferred Experience / Skills
Familiarity with B. Braun IV pumps and point-of-care lactic and glucometer devices
Experience with Philips monitoring systems and EKG machines
Prior exposure to rapid EEG devices or advanced neurological monitoring tools
Experience in a high-volume emergency setting with stroke or trauma patient populations
Why Join Us
No call and no floating — consistent, predictable assignments within the Emergency Department
Structured weekend and holiday rotation managed by a scheduling committee to ensure fairness and work-life balance