TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg / Tele RN in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19140!
Job Title
RN – Medical Surgical / Telemetry
Location
Philadelphia, PA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Days | 3×12-hour shifts | Expected 36 hours/week | Monday through Friday; scheduling pattern may include weekdays and/or weeknights based on coverage needs
Key Responsibilities
- Provide inpatient-level nursing care to admitted patients boarding in the Emergency Department while awaiting transfer to an inpatient bed
- Manage a patient ratio of up to 4:1, caring for patients who may require telemetry monitoring, IV medications, post-procedural care, or general medical-surgical needs
- Support patient safety, throughput, and continuity of care during periods of high hospital census
- Collaborate with ED physicians, hospitalists, ICU teams, and inpatient services to coordinate patient care
- Operate within the ED boarder care model; may be required to temporarily provide care in another unit within clinical competency if departmental or organizational needs change
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
- Recent inpatient medical-surgical experience required
- Local applicants are welcome
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience with telemetry monitoring and post-procedural patient care
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Strong communication skills with interdisciplinary teams
- Demonstrated flexibility and commitment to patient safety and quality care
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work in a high-acuity acute care environment collaborating with a broad interdisciplinary team including ED physicians, hospitalists, and ICU staff
- Virtual interviewing process available for a streamlined and convenient candidate experience