ER | Registered Nurse - PA | 13-Week Local RN Contract – Philadelphia, PA

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

Join a fast-paced Philadelphia emergency department as a Registered Nurse (RN) on a 13-week contract. Use your emergency nursing expertise to assess and triage patients, respond to changing clinical needs, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team. Experience with ophthalmic emergencies—including eye injuries, ocular trauma, and acute vision changes—is especially welcome.

Emergency Department RN Job Details

• Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (19107), in Center City, with convenient access to the city’s dining, cultural attractions, and public transit.
• Assignment: 13-week Emergency Department nursing contract
• Start: December 2026, with weekly orientation opportunities
• Schedule: 36 hours per week; 12-hour shifts within a 12.5-hour scheduled window. Weekly hours and weekend rotation to be confirmed.
• Shift options: 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m., 9:00 a.m.–9:30 p.m., 11:00 a.m.–11:30 p.m., or 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Weekly estimated pay: $2,580–$2,720

Emergency Room Nurse (RN) Job Requirements

• Active Pennsylvania Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• At least 1 year of recent Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience.
• Current BLS certification.
• Strong patient assessment, triage, and emergency response skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced emergency care environment and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.
• Ophthalmology, ophthalmic emergency, or eye-trauma experience is preferred.
• ACLS certification and 2 or more years of recent Emergency Department experience are preferred.

Emergency Department RN Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients with emergency and urgent medical needs.
• Triage patients, complete assessments, and monitor their conditions throughout care.
• Recognize changes in patient status and initiate appropriate interventions.
• Assist with evaluation and treatment of ophthalmic emergencies, including eye injuries, ocular trauma, and acute vision changes.
• Administer medications, IV fluids, and other treatments in accordance with provider orders.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and other clinical colleagues to support coordinated patient care.
• Prepare patients for diagnostic testing, procedures, and specialty consultations.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and provide patient and family education about treatment and discharge plans.
• Follow applicable patient safety, infection prevention, and emergency care practices.

Apply now for this Emergency Department RN contract opportunity in Center City, Philadelphia.

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.