Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical-Surgical Telemetry – Pennsylvania
Start Date: December 14, 2026
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants (local rate differential applies for candidates within 50-mile radius)
Schedule: Four 12-hour shifts per week with every other weekend required. Patient ratio of 1:5 to 1:6. Approximately 24 hours of orientation provided.
Highlights:
- Med-Surg/Telemetry unit serving adolescent and adult patients with an average daily census of 50
- Common patient populations include stroke, general medical-surgical post-operative, cardiac, and neurological conditions
- Epic charting system utilized for all documentation
- Community hospital environment with Level II Trauma experience preferred
- Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, physical therapy, pharmacy, phlebotomy, and rapid response teams
- One pre-approved time-off request permitted per contract
Requirements:
- Active Pennsylvania RN license required
- BLS and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications required
- Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical/Telemetry nursing experience required
- Community hospital experience required
- Epic charting system experience required
- Extensive cardiac telemetry experience including dysrhythmia management, pacemakers, post-cardiac angiogram, post-MI, and pre/post cardiac catheterization care
- TR Band experience required
- Proficiency with cardiac and vasoactive drips (non-titratable) and heparin protocols
- Experience with renal patients including pre/post hemodialysis, renal failure, and renal transplant
- Neurological patient care experience including CVA, intracranial bleeds, post-TPA, seizures, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, and substance withdrawal management
- Competency in blood product administration, central line management, phlebotomy, and IV insertion/maintenance
- Experience with respiratory support including chest tubes, high-flow nasal cannula, oxygen administration, non-invasive airway management, and tracheostomy care
- Wound care and wound vac experience required
- PCA pump and feeding tube management experience required
- Continuous bladder irrigation experience required
- First-time travelers accepted
- Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This Med-Surg/Telemetry position offers RNs the opportunity to utilize advanced clinical skills across diverse patient populations in a supportive community hospital environment. With comprehensive interdisciplinary resources and a manageable patient ratio, nurses can provide exceptional care to cardiac, neurological, and post-surgical patients while developing expertise across multiple specialty areas. The consistent scheduling structure and collaborative team environment make this an excellent opportunity for experienced nurses seeking a rewarding travel assignment.