ER | RN

Travel Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift | Philadelphia, PA (19140)

Travel Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift in Philadelphia, PA (19140): 13-week travel contract with competitive weekly pay ($1,930–$2,030). Join a fast-paced urban hospital as an ER nurse caring for admitted patients boarding in the Emergency Department while supporting patient safety and throughput.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,930 – $2,030
• Location: Philadelphia, PA 19140 — ideal for nurses searching for Philadelphia travel nurse jobs, Pennsylvania nursing jobs, and ER RN roles in a major metro area. Philadelphia is renowned for its vibrant culture, historic landmarks, diverse neighborhoods, and excellent dining and entertainment options. The 19140 area provides convenient access to public transportation, city parks, and a thriving arts scene, making it an appealing destination for travel nurses seeking both professional growth and urban amenities.
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (April 20, 2026 – July 19, 2026)
• Shift: Night Shift (19:00 - 07:30), 12-hour shifts
• Hours per Week: 36 hours (3 x 12-hour shifts)
• Employment Type: Travel Contract — Travel Nurse / ER RN position
• Number of Openings: 5 positions available

Job Requirements (ER RN / Travel Nurse)

• At least 1 year of recent inpatient medical-surgical or acute care experience (ER boarding experience a plus)
• Active RN license (state-specific) — travel nurse applicants welcome
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Strong inpatient clinical skills, including telemetry monitoring and IV medication administration
• Ability to work independently and prioritize in a high-acuity Emergency Department / ED boarder care model
• Flexibility, teamwork, and clear communication with interdisciplinary teams (ED physicians, hospitalists, ICU, inpatient services)
• Commitment to patient safety, throughput, and quality care standards

Responsibilities (Emergency Department Nurse)

• Provide inpatient-level nursing care to admitted patients boarding in the Emergency Department while awaiting transfer to an inpatient bed
• Manage up to 4 patients (4:1 ratio), including telemetry patients, IV medication administration, post-procedural care, and general medical-surgical needs
• Collaborate closely with ED physicians, hospitalists, ICU teams, and inpatient units to ensure continuity of care and safe patient transitions
• Support patient throughput, safety, and ED capacity management in a busy urban hospital setting
• Work within the ED boarder care model; floating to other units may be required based on departmental needs and demonstrated clinical competency
• Demonstrate strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and effective interdisciplinary communication

Why this ER RN travel job: This opportunity is well-suited for Emergency Room nurses and travel nurses with medical-surgical or acute care experience who want to impact patient care in a high-volume Philadelphia Emergency Department. Enjoy Philadelphia’s culture and amenities while advancing your acute care nursing career.

Apply now to join our healthcare team — excellent opportunity for ER nurses, travel nurses, and registered nurses seeking short-term contracts in Philadelphia, PA. Join our healthcare team today!

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.