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

Registered Nurse (RN) | Med/Surg / Telemetry
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry

Location

Philadelphia, PA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days (0700–1930) | 3 x 12-hour shifts | Expected 36 hours/week | Every other weekend required | Holidays if applicable

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, implement, and evaluate individualized care for assigned patients across Cardiac Telemetry, Med/Surg Telemetry, and Surgical Telemetry units
• Apply knowledge of stroke patient care and cardiac drip management, including Amiodarone, Nitroglycerin, and Cardizem
• Collaborate with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team using the nursing process to deliver patient-centered care
• Direct and supervise nursing support staff in accordance with standards of nursing practice and departmental policies
• Float across assigned units as needed; nurse-to-patient ratio of 4–5:1

Required Qualifications

• Active Pennsylvania Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience in Medical Surgical and/or Telemetry nursing
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
• Experience with cardiac drip management and stroke patient populations
• Familiarity with telemetry monitoring across varied unit settings

Why Join Us

• Gain diverse clinical exposure by floating across multiple telemetry and surgical units within a well-established acute care facility
• Work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment focused on high-quality patient outcomes