Med/Surg | Registered Nurse - PA

Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg Orthopedic Night Shift Contract in West Chester, PA

Experienced Med/Surg Registered Nurse sought for a 12-week night shift contract in West Chester, Pennsylvania, providing postoperative orthopedic and surgical nursing care on a high-acuity inpatient unit near Philadelphia.

Join a collaborative surgical nursing team in West Chester, a vibrant and historic community with convenient access to the greater Philadelphia region. This on-site contract opportunity is ideal for an experienced Med/Surg RN who enjoys caring for postoperative orthopedic, vascular, spine, and general surgical patients in a fast-paced environment.

Med/Surg RN Contract Job Details

• Location: West Chester, Pennsylvania
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,000–$2,100
• Contract Length: 12 weeks
• Start Date: November 11, 2026
• Schedule: Three shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour night shifts
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every third weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday
• Unit: 24-bed orthopedic and surgical unit
• Scheduling: Block scheduling requests may be considered based on unit needs
• Unit Assignment: Flexibility to work on either of two surgical units; nurses remain on the assigned unit for the full shift

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of Med/Surg nursing experience
• BSN required
• Active Pennsylvania RN license or Compact RN license
• Current BLS certification
• Experience providing inpatient nursing care to busy postoperative surgical patients
• Ability to work three 12-hour night shifts per week
• Flexibility to support multiple surgical units based on staffing needs
• Orthopedic Med/Surg or surgical nursing experience preferred

Orthopedic and Surgical Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to postoperative orthopedic, vascular, spine, and Med/Surg patients.
• Care for patients recovering from total hip, knee, and shoulder replacements, complex spine procedures, amputations, bypass procedures, and other surgical interventions.
• Administer pain medications, monitor vital signs, complete patient assessments, and provide ongoing postoperative monitoring during busy night shifts.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and patient-centered care environment while supporting a typical nurse-to-patient ratio of approximately 1:5.
• Collaborate with nursing assistants, ancillary staff, and the overnight resource nurse to promote efficient patient care.
• Adapt to Med/Surg overflow needs, particularly during weekends, and float between designated surgical units as assigned.

Apply now for this Med/Surg RN night shift contract opportunity in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and join a dedicated orthopedic and surgical nursing team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.