Med Surg Telemetry RN
Philadelphia, PA
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Days

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

RN – Medical Surgical / Telemetry

Location

Philadelphia, PA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 3×12-hour shifts | Expected 36 hours/week | Monday through Friday; scheduling pattern may include weekdays and/or weeknights based on coverage needs

Key Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient-level nursing care to admitted patients boarding in the Emergency Department while awaiting transfer to an inpatient bed
• Manage a patient ratio of up to 4:1, caring for patients who may require telemetry monitoring, IV medications, post-procedural care, or general medical-surgical needs
• Support patient safety, throughput, and continuity of care during periods of high hospital census
• Collaborate with ED physicians, hospitalists, ICU teams, and inpatient services to coordinate patient care
• Operate within the ED boarder care model; may be required to temporarily provide care in another unit within clinical competency if departmental or organizational needs change

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
• Recent inpatient medical-surgical experience required
• Local applicants are welcome

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with telemetry monitoring and post-procedural patient care
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Strong communication skills with interdisciplinary teams
• Demonstrated flexibility and commitment to patient safety and quality care

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a high-acuity acute care environment collaborating with a broad interdisciplinary team including ED physicians, hospitalists, and ICU staff
• Virtual interviewing process available for a streamlined and convenient candidate experience