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Med/Surg Tele | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcarePhiladelphia, PATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Aug 13, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$55.00
Weekly
$1,980
Yearly (full-time)
$102,960
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
September 14, 2026

This job pays about $55.00/hour — 19% 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.

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Job description

Travel Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) Job in Philadelphia, PA

Join a fast-paced Med/Surg Float Pool team in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where you can expand your clinical skills across inpatient medical-surgical, telemetry, step-down, and ED hold settings. This travel nursing opportunity is ideal for an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys variety in daily patient care, and is confident working independently while delivering high-quality, compassionate nursing care.

Philadelphia offers the energy of a vibrant, historic city with world-class dining, arts, culture, and easy access to major neighborhoods and amenities—an exciting place to live and work while advancing your nursing career in Pennsylvania healthcare.

Job Details

  • Position: Travel Med/Surg Telemetry RN
  • Employment Type: Travel Nurse Job
  • Setting: Float Pool covering inpatient medical-surgical units, telemetry, step-down, and ED holds
  • Location: Philadelphia, PA 19140
  • Start Date: September 14, 2026
  • End Date: December 13, 2026
  • Contract Duration: 13 weeks
  • Weekly Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour nights
  • Hours Per Week: 36
  • Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,930 - $2,030

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of 2 years of Med/Surg nursing experience required
  • Current RN license in good standing
  • BLS required
  • NIHSS required
  • ACLS and TNCC preferred
  • Strong EPIC experience required
  • Ability to float between multiple units and adapt quickly to changing patient needs
  • Must be comfortable working independently in a high-acuity, fast-moving environment
  • No new graduates

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive nursing care across multiple medical-surgical, telemetry, and step-down units
  • Deliver safe, patient-centered care while adapting to different unit workflows and patient populations
  • Manage assignments with a typical nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4 on standard Med/Surg units
  • Complete accurate documentation and maintain strong medication safety practices
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to support positive patient outcomes
  • Follow all facility policies, attendance standards, and compliance expectations
  • Participate in orientation and remain flexible to support float assignments as needed

Apply now to join a rewarding travel nursing opportunity in Philadelphia, PA and advance your Med/Surg telemetry RN career today.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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