
ER | Registered Nurse - PA
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA
- Job type
- Local
- Profession
- Physician Assistant
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 15, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $56.94
- Weekly
- $2,050
- Yearly (full-time)
- $106,600
- Contract length
- 8 weeks
- Start date
- November 9, 2026
This job pays about $56.94/hour — 7% below the median for Physician Assistant jobs in Pennsylvania ($61.09/hour).
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Physician Assistant jobs in Pennsylvania right now
- 80 open Physician Assistant jobs in Pennsylvania from 3 agencies, 26 of them in Philadelphia.
- Pay in these listings: $19.50 – $107/hour, median $39.29/hour.
- Typical Physician Assistant pay in Pennsylvania: $61.09/hour ($127,067/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: GHR Healthcare ($52.75/hour across 49 jobs).
Job description
Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) – 8-Week Contract in Philadelphia, PA
Explore an Emergency Department RN contract job in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and make a meaningful impact caring for patients with urgent and emergent needs. This on-site nursing opportunity is ideal for an experienced Emergency Department nurse who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and is prepared to support patients across all acuity levels. Philadelphia offers a vibrant urban setting with rich history, diverse neighborhoods, excellent dining, and convenient access to cultural and recreational attractions.
Emergency Department RN Job Details
- Specialty: Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN)
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,000–$2,100
- Schedule: 36 hours per week
- Shift Availability: Must be available to work days, evenings, and nights during the contract
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
- Contract Duration: 8-week nursing contract
- Anticipated Start Date: November 9, 2026
- Work Setting: On-site in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Emergency Department Nurse Job Requirements
- At least 2 years of recent Emergency Department nursing experience
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
- Current Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Pennsylvania
- Availability to work days, evenings, and nights throughout the 8-week contract
- Availability to work every other weekend
- Strong patient assessment, prioritization, communication, and emergency care skills
Emergency Department RN Responsibilities
- Provide safe, timely, and compassionate nursing care to patients presenting with emergent and urgent conditions
- Perform focused patient assessments, monitor patient status, and promptly identify changes in condition
- Prioritize care and coordinate interventions based on patient acuity and Emergency Department needs
- Administer medications and treatments in accordance with orders, policies, and professional standards
- Collaborate with physicians and the multidisciplinary healthcare team to support effective patient management
- Document assessments, interventions, responses to treatment, and discharge information accurately
- Provide patient and family education, reassurance, and guidance throughout the emergency care experience
- Support a safe, organized, and efficient Emergency Department environment
Apply now for this Emergency Department Registered Nurse contract opportunity in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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.
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