Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN) – Medical-Surgical Boarder Care in Philadelphia, PA

Apply now for a 13-week travel nursing contract in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, providing inpatient-level care as an Emergency Department Registered Nurse for medical-surgical boarder patients awaiting inpatient beds. Join an onsite healthcare team focused on patient safety, continuity of care, and efficient patient flow in a fast-paced emergency department. Philadelphia is a vibrant, culturally rich city known for its historic neighborhoods, diverse dining, arts, and convenient transportation options.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,930-$2,030
• Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Healthcare Setting: Emergency Department medical-surgical boarder care
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, ending January 24, 2027
• Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week, totaling 36 hours
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts, approximately 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; weekday scheduling based on coverage needs
• Openings: 2
• Patient Assignment: Up to a 4:1 medical-surgical/telemetry boarder ratio

Emergency Department Registered Nurse Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Pennsylvania
• At least 1 year of recent inpatient medical-surgical nursing experience
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• NIH Stroke Scale certification or demonstrated competency
• Strong inpatient clinical judgment and the ability to work independently in a dynamic emergency department environment
• Effective communication, flexibility, and a collaborative approach to interdisciplinary patient care

Emergency Department RN Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient-level nursing care to admitted patients boarding in the Emergency Department while awaiting inpatient placement
• Manage patients requiring telemetry monitoring, intravenous medications, post-procedural care, and general medical-surgical nursing services
• Monitor patient conditions, identify changes in status, and escalate concerns appropriately
• Coordinate care with emergency physicians, hospitalists, intensive care teams, inpatient services, and support staff
• Promote patient safety, continuity of care, and timely movement through the emergency department
• Remain within the ED boarder care model while maintaining flexibility to support other clinically appropriate assignments if organizational needs change
• Document nursing care accurately and communicate clearly with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team

Apply now to join our healthcare team and explore this Philadelphia, Pennsylvania travel nursing opportunity!

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.