Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN) – 13-Week Contract in Philadelphia, PA

Join a Philadelphia, PA healthcare team as an Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) providing inpatient medical-surgical and telemetry care in a fast-paced Emergency Department. This on-site nursing contract opportunity focuses on caring for admitted patients boarding in the ED while awaiting inpatient beds. You will play an important role in supporting patient safety, continuity of care, and efficient patient flow while collaborating with physicians, hospitalists, ICU teams, and inpatient services.

Located in Philadelphia’s vibrant North Broad area, this assignment offers the opportunity to work in a diverse urban healthcare community with convenient access to the city’s rich history, cultural attractions, dining, and public transportation.

Emergency Room RN Job Details

• Specialty: Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN)
• Healthcare Setting: Emergency Department inpatient boarder care
• Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020-$2,130
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• End Date: January 24, 2027
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Nursing Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
• Work Arrangement: On-site
• Interview Process: Virtual interviewing available

Emergency Department Registered Nurse Requirements

• Recent inpatient medical-surgical nursing experience required.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification or competency
• Strong patient assessment, prioritization, and clinical decision-making skills
• Ability to care for patients requiring telemetry monitoring, intravenous medications, post-procedural care, and general medical-surgical nursing interventions
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team

Emergency Room RN Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient-level nursing care to admitted patients boarding in the Emergency Department
• Manage a medical-surgical and telemetry boarder assignment of up to 4 patients
• Complete nursing assessments, administer medications, monitor patient status, and evaluate responses to treatment
• Provide post-procedural care and manage patients receiving intravenous therapies
• Promote patient safety, continuity of care, and timely communication while patients await inpatient placement
• Collaborate with Emergency Department physicians, hospitalists, ICU teams, inpatient services, and available support staff
• Recognize changes in patient condition and escalate concerns promptly
• Work flexibly within the ED boarder care model and provide care consistent with clinical competency if temporary reassignment is needed
• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold quality nursing standards in a dynamic healthcare environment

Apply now for this Emergency Department Registered Nurse contract opportunity in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and join a dedicated urban healthcare team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.