Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry in Philadelphia, PA

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 (ED Boarder Care)

Location

Philadelphia, PA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | 3 x 12-hour shifts | Expected 36 hours/week | Night shift assignments expected Sunday night through Thursday night

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 assignment of up to 4 patients (4:1 ratio), which may include telemetry monitoring, IV medications, post-procedural care, and 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
• Maintain clear communication with interdisciplinary teams and demonstrate flexibility 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
• Strong ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Local applicants are welcome

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with telemetry monitoring and interpretation
• Familiarity with post-procedural patient care in an inpatient setting
• Prior experience working in or alongside an Emergency Department environment

Why Join Us

• Work within a structured boarder care model with a defined patient assignment and support staff available per ED resources
• Opportunity to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a high-acuity, fast-paced acute care setting