Key Responsibilities Assess, implement, and evaluate individualized care for assigned patients across Cardiac Telemetry, Medical/Surgical Telemetry, and Surgical Telemetry units. Collaborate with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop and execute individualized care plans using the nursing process.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Description
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | 3 x 12-hour shifts | 36 hours per week
Key Responsibilities
Assess, implement, and evaluate individualized care for assigned patients across Cardiac Telemetry, Medical/Surgical Telemetry, and Surgical Telemetry units
Collaborate with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop and execute individualized care plans using the nursing process
Provide and monitor care for stroke patients and patients on cardiac drips including Amiodarone, Nitroglycerin, and Cardizem
Direct and supervise nursing support staff in the delivery of patient care in accordance with standards of practice and departmental policies
Float to assigned units as needed; adhere to weekend rotation (every other weekend) and applicable holiday requirements
Required Qualifications
Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience in Medical/Surgical or Telemetry settings
Prior travel nursing experience required
Active Pennsylvania Registered Nurse (RN) License
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Preferred Experience / Skills
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Experience with stroke patient care and management of cardiac drip protocols
Familiarity with high-acuity telemetry environments and variable patient ratios (4–5:1)
Why Join Us
Opportunity to work across multiple dynamic telemetry and surgical units within a well-established healthcare system
Gain broad clinical exposure in a fast-paced environment supporting a diverse patient population