
Med/Surg Tele | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 9, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $57.64
- Weekly
- $2,075
- Yearly (full-time)
- $107,900
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- October 26, 2026
This job pays about $57.64/hour — 24% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Pennsylvania ($46.36/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
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.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Pennsylvania right now
- 341 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Pennsylvania from 6 agencies, 68 of them in Philadelphia.
- Pay in these listings: $39.79 – $80.34/hour, median $59.29/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Pennsylvania: $46.36/hour ($96,429/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($62.33/hour across 80 jobs).
Job description
Travel Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) – Philadelphia, PA
Join a collaborative float-pool team as a Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) on a 13-week travel nursing contract in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Provide care for telemetry and surgical patients across multiple units while developing expertise in cardiac monitoring, stroke care, and complex medical-surgical nursing. This travel RN opportunity is based in the historic Chestnut Hill area of Philadelphia, known for its tree-lined streets, welcoming neighborhood atmosphere, and convenient access to the city's cultural and recreational attractions.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Specialty: Med/Surg Telemetry Nursing
- Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
- Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19118
- Start Date: October 26, 2026
- End Date: January 24, 2027
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020–$2,130
- Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
- Holiday Requirement: As applicable
- Call Requirement: None
- Patient Ratio: Approximately 4–5 patients per nurse
- Interview Process: Virtual interview required
Travel Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- Valid Pennsylvania Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- At least 2 years of Med/Surg Telemetry or related acute-care nursing experience
- Previous travel nursing experience required
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
- Working knowledge of basic nursing care, stroke patient management, telemetry monitoring, and cardiac drips including amiodarone, nitroglycerin, and Cardizem
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
Med/Surg Telemetry RN Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in cardiac telemetry, medical-surgical telemetry, and surgical telemetry units.
- Float among four designated units according to staffing and patient-care needs.
- Assess patients, develop and implement individualized care plans, and evaluate clinical outcomes using the nursing process.
- Monitor patients with cardiac conditions, cardiac drips, and stroke-related diagnoses.
- Recognize changes in patient condition and communicate promptly with the physician and interdisciplinary care team.
- Administer medications and treatments safely while following current nursing standards, policies, and procedures.
- Collaborate with patients, families, professional peers, and other members of the health care team to promote quality outcomes.
- Delegate and direct nursing support staff appropriately in the delivery of patient care.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and support a safe, respectful, patient-centered environment.
Apply now for this Med/Surg Telemetry travel nursing opportunity in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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