Med Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Philadelphia, PA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 18:45–7:15)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Telemetry monitoring experience required
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday requirement: 1 summer and 1 winter holiday
• Floating: Possible float to another unit if census is low or greater need arises
• No block scheduling or on-call duties
• Charting system: EPIC
• Scrub color: Navy Blue
• First-time travelers accepted

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Pennsylvania
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required, including Med Surg / Telemetry experience
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Pass/fail testing on EKG and medication/pharmacology competency

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Unexpired government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Background check: 7-year criminal history including all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years; must include PA PATCH search and other state-specific checks
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required upon hire
• Education verification: Official transcript acceptable; diploma not accepted
• Fingerprinting: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services fingerprinting results required within 5 years, updated every 5 years (required for PA placements only)
• Professional references: 2 within 2 years of start date
• Work history verification as applicable
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse Search within 12 months of start (required for candidates with patient contact)
• PA PATCH search results must be uploaded separately and with background check

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 2 months of start date
• Fit test for N95 mask (3M 1870+ model) within 12 months prior to start; must be completed before start
• Current Tdap vaccine or titer required
• Negative TB test (Qgold or TSPOT) within 90 days of start; chest X-ray if positive test
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• Immunizations required (2 vaccines or positive titer, or declination/booster if negative/equivocal) for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (series, titer, or declination)
  • Varicella
• 10-panel drug screen within 60 days prior to start (9-panel without THC acceptable)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 – Apr 1); declinations not accepted
• COVID-19 vaccine no longer required prior to start; medical/religious exemptions accepted with masking requirements

Orientation & Competency

• Completion of facility-specific education modules (~6 hours) prior to orientation
• Pass/fail basic dysrhythmia exam during orientation (one attempt only)
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Signed acknowledgment of Joint Commission Safety Manual and pass/fail testing requirements

Additional Notes

• No prior travel experience required
• Floating to other units may occur but not routinely
• No on-call responsibilities
• Contract is for night shift with 36 hours per week (3x12 hour shifts)

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with telemetry experience seeking a travel contract in Philadelphia with a reputable healthcare facility, offering structured night shifts and comprehensive support for first-time travelers.