Travel Emergency Department Med-Surg Telemetry RN - $2,142 per week

ARMStaffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/01/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

UNIT: Med‑Surg / Tele Float Pool

Position Description

The Med‑Surg Float Pool RN provides comprehensive patient care across multiple Medical‑Surgical and Telemetry units, adapting quickly to varying patient populations and unit workflows. Nurses are expected to function independently, demonstrate strong clinical judgment, and comply with all Temple policies, documentation standards, and safety protocols.

Float Coverage

• All inpatient Medical‑Surgical units across:
• Temple University Hospital (Main Campus)
• Temple Women & Families Campus
• Stepdown units and ED (for Med‑Surg holds)
• Total coverage includes 9 Med‑Surg units and 5 Stepdown units
• Orientation:
• Initial orientation at Main Campus on start date
• Additional 2–3 hour orientation at Women & Families , scheduled later and communicated upon arrival

Scheduling Requirements

• Every other weekend required
• Agency staff are not scheduled on holidays

Clinical & Experience Requirements

• Ratios: Typically 1:4 (may vary based on unit acuity)
• Certifications Required: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• EPIC experience preferred
• Must be comfortable floating between:
• Med‑Surg units
• Tele units
• Stepdown units
• Main Campus and Women & Families Campus
• Must comply with all Temple attendance, documentation, and medication safety policies

Required Clinical Competencies

• Airway/Respiratory: Breathing treatments, CPAP/BiPAP, trach care, chest tubes
• Cardiac: Telemetry interpretation, EKGs, cardioversion/defibrillation
• Line Management: PICCs, central lines, ports, triple lumens, wound vacs, drains
• IV Medications: Heparin (titrated), amiodarone, antiarrhythmics
• Behavioral Health: Chemical dependency, involuntary status, restraints, medical psych, eating disorders

ARMStaffing Job ID #. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:MedSurg/Tele,19:00:00-07:00:00

About ARMStaffing

Allied Resources Medical Staffing (ARMStaffing) places the most qualified medical professionals in the industry, including: local and travel contract, temp-to-perm, per diem, and direct-hire personnel.

As a leader in medical staffing, we cover every segment of the healthcare market and take pride in our ability to exceed our clients' expectations. We accomplish this through our total dedication to our clients and field associates, our over 15 years of experience, a strong and diverse poor of medical professionals, and the high level of loyalty of our internal staff.

We also make it a point to develop and maintain close relationships with staffing and office managers to ensure clear communication and proper placements based on the client's criteria. This allows us to tailor our services to best suit the staffing needs of our clients, while placing our employees in positions that match their abilities and preferences.

Our goal is to offer unparalleled service to our valued healthcare clients, regardless of facility size or location, and to maintain a top-notch workforce of qualified, dedicated and medical professionals.

The Experts in Healthcare Recruiting

• Local and travel contracts


• Temp-to-perm employment


• Direct-hire personnel


• Per Diem


• Staffing for every segment of the healthcare industry including, RNs, LPNs, and CNAs, and Allied Health Professionals


• Long-term contracts, block scheduling and per diem staffing options


• 24-Hour customer service and on-call support 365 days a year


• Full-time, registered nurse on staff to provide screening, background, and reference checks


• Long-term and temporary career options with outstanding employee benefits


• Medical Benefits


• Company-matched 401K