Med-Surg/Telemetry RN
Philadelphia, PA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med-Surg/Telemetry RN with 2+ years of specialty experience and a Pennsylvania or compact RN license for a night-shift position in Philadelphia.

Details

• Med-Surg/Telemetry unit (Team Center 2B) serving adolescent and adult patients
• Patient ratio of 1:5-6 with an average daily census of approximately 50 patients
• Common patient populations include stroke and general Med-Surg post-surgical cases
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (7:00 PM-7:30 AM)
• Every other weekend required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Approximately 24 hours of orientation provided

Requirements

• Active Pennsylvania RN license or compact license required
• BLS and NIHSS certifications required
• 2 years of Med-Surg/Telemetry experience required
• Community hospital experience required
• Teaching hospital and Level II Trauma experience preferred
• Experience with cardiac telemetry, dysrhythmia management, and on-unit/remote telemetry monitoring required
• Pacemaker and post-cardiac angiogram/MI/cath experience required
• TR Band experience required
• Experience with feeding tube management required
• Experience with continuous bladder irrigation, pre/post hemodialysis, renal failure, and renal transplant required
• Blood product administration, central line management, phlebotomy, and IV starting/maintenance required
• Heparin protocol experience required
• Experience managing non-titratable cardiac and vasoactive drips required
• PCA experience required
• Experience with CVA, intracranial bleed, post-TPA, seizure, spinal cord injury, substance withdrawal, and traumatic brain injury required
• Chest tube, HFNC, oxygen administration, non-invasive airway management, and tracheostomy care experience required
• Wound care and wound vac experience required
• Valid references and certification copies required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive Med-Surg/Telemetry nursing care to a mixed adolescent and adult patient population
• PA fingerprint clearance and Childline results required, which may involve travel and processing time
• Lab work must be completed within 48 hours of signing
• Pass/fail clinical exam required for clearance, with a maximum of three attempts
• Navy scrub color required
• One pre-approved time-off request permitted per contract; no block scheduling accommodations
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted within a 50-mile radius at a local rate differential