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Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in Philadelphia for RNs

Find Top RN Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Camden, New Jersey – 08103
    Distance from Philadelphia: 3 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 14, 2025
  • 13
$2,032 to $2,239
Weekly Pay*
Registered Nurses (RNs) deliver care to inmate patients utilizing the nursing assessment protocols in assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation, in accordance with established philosophy. RNs collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. RNs effectively interact with patients, while maintaining the standard of professional nursing. Corrections Nurses provide care to inmate patients to promote & improve their overall health utilizing the nursing process in triage, professional training and various resources in accordance with regulatory agencies and established guidelines. The inmate patient population generally has not had consistent access to healthcare prior to their incarceration. This provides an opportunity for nurses to see and care for an interesting variety of health concerns from minor ailments to major and atypical conditions.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Trenton, New Jersey – 08638
    Distance from Philadelphia: 29 miles
  • 12 E,
  • April 7, 2025
  • 13
$2,024 to $2,230
Weekly Pay*
Registered Nurses (RNs) deliver care to inmate patients utilizing the nursing assessment protocols in assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation, in accordance with established philosophy. RNs collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. RNs effectively interact with patients, while maintaining the standard of professional nursing. Corrections Nurses provide care to inmate patients to promote & improve their overall health utilizing the nursing process in triage, professional training and various resources in accordance with regulatory agencies and established guidelines. The inmate patient population generally has not had consistent access to healthcare prior to their incarceration. This provides an opportunity for nurses to see and care for an interesting variety of health concerns from minor ailments to major and atypical conditions.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Ottsville, Pennsylvania – 18942
    Distance from Philadelphia: 36 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 25, 2025
  • 8
Contact for Details
Camp Size: 100 campers Ages 8-16, both boys and girls One day off per week Shared free housing, on campus; private bedroom, shared bathroom, living room and kitchenette. No pets or children allowed Free meals available at the camp cafeteria.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Bridgeton, New Jersey – 08302
    Distance from Philadelphia: 36 miles
  • 12 E,
  • March 31, 2025
  • 13
$2,022 to $2,229
Weekly Pay*
Registered Nurses (RNs) deliver care to inmate patients utilizing the nursing assessment protocols in assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation, in accordance with established philosophy. RNs collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. RNs effectively interact with patients, while maintaining the standard of professional nursing. Corrections Nurses provide care to inmate patients to promote & improve their overall health utilizing the nursing process in triage, professional training and various resources in accordance with regulatory agencies and established guidelines. The inmate patient population generally has not had consistent access to healthcare prior to their incarceration. This provides an opportunity for nurses to see and care for an interesting variety of health concerns from minor ailments to major and atypical conditions.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Bridgeton, New Jersey – 08302
    Distance from Philadelphia: 36 miles
  • 12 D,
  • March 31, 2025
  • 13
$2,022 to $2,229
Weekly Pay*
Registered Nurses (RNs) deliver care to inmate patients utilizing the nursing assessment protocols in assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation, in accordance with established philosophy. RNs collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. RNs effectively interact with patients, while maintaining the standard of professional nursing. Corrections Nurses provide care to inmate patients to promote & improve their overall health utilizing the nursing process in triage, professional training and various resources in accordance with regulatory agencies and established guidelines. The inmate patient population generally has not had consistent access to healthcare prior to their incarceration. This provides an opportunity for nurses to see and care for an interesting variety of health concerns from minor ailments to major and atypical conditions.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Bridgeton, New Jersey – 08302
    Distance from Philadelphia: 36 miles
  • 12 N,
  • March 31, 2025
  • 13
$2,022 to $2,229
Weekly Pay*
Registered Nurses (RNs) deliver care to inmate patients utilizing the nursing assessment protocols in assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation, in accordance with established philosophy. RNs collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. RNs effectively interact with patients, while maintaining the standard of professional nursing. Corrections Nurses provide care to inmate patients to promote & improve their overall health utilizing the nursing process in triage, professional training and various resources in accordance with regulatory agencies and established guidelines. The inmate patient population generally has not had consistent access to healthcare prior to their incarceration. This provides an opportunity for nurses to see and care for an interesting variety of health concerns from minor ailments to major and atypical conditions.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Mays Landing, New Jersey – 08330
    Distance from Philadelphia: 42 miles
  • 12 N,
  • March 31, 2025
  • 13
$2,022 to $2,229
Weekly Pay*
Registered Nurses (RNs) deliver care to inmate patients utilizing the nursing assessment protocols in assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation, in accordance with established philosophy. RNs collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. RNs effectively interact with patients, while maintaining the standard of professional nursing. Corrections Nurses provide care to inmate patients to promote & improve their overall health utilizing the nursing process in triage, professional training and various resources in accordance with regulatory agencies and established guidelines. The inmate patient population generally has not had consistent access to healthcare prior to their incarceration. This provides an opportunity for nurses to see and care for an interesting variety of health concerns from minor ailments to major and atypical conditions.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Middletown, Delaware – 19709
    Distance from Philadelphia: 45 miles
  • 12 N,
  • March 31, 2025
  • 13
$1,489 to $1,641
Weekly Pay*
m/s RN experience to work in acute rehab hospital
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Middletown, Delaware – 19709
    Distance from Philadelphia: 45 miles
  • 12 D,
  • April 14, 2025
  • 8
$1,489 to $1,641
Weekly Pay*
m/s RN experience to work in acute rehab hospital
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Toms River, New Jersey – 08754
    Distance from Philadelphia: 51 miles
  • 12 D,
  • April 7, 2025
  • 13
$2,007 to $2,212
Weekly Pay*
Registered Nurses (RNs) deliver care to inmate patients utilizing the nursing assessment protocols in assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation, in accordance with established philosophy. RNs collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. RNs effectively interact with patients, while maintaining the standard of professional nursing. Corrections Nurses provide care to inmate patients to promote & improve their overall health utilizing the nursing process in triage, professional training and various resources in accordance with regulatory agencies and established guidelines. The inmate patient population generally has not had consistent access to healthcare prior to their incarceration. This provides an opportunity for nurses to see and care for an interesting variety of health concerns from minor ailments to major and atypical conditions.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Toms River, New Jersey – 08754
    Distance from Philadelphia: 51 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 7, 2025
  • 13
$2,007 to $2,212
Weekly Pay*
Registered Nurses (RNs) deliver care to inmate patients utilizing the nursing assessment protocols in assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation, in accordance with established philosophy. RNs collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. RNs effectively interact with patients, while maintaining the standard of professional nursing. Corrections Nurses provide care to inmate patients to promote & improve their overall health utilizing the nursing process in triage, professional training and various resources in accordance with regulatory agencies and established guidelines. The inmate patient population generally has not had consistent access to healthcare prior to their incarceration. This provides an opportunity for nurses to see and care for an interesting variety of health concerns from minor ailments to major and atypical conditions.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Port Murray, New Jersey – 07865
    Distance from Philadelphia: 59 miles
  • 8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 8 E, 10 E, 12 E, 8 N, 10 N, 12 N,
  • June 6, 2025
  • 11
Contact for Details
The Nurse/Health Care Manager furthers the mission of YMCA Camp Bernie by overseeing the health and wellness of all camp participants. The Nurse/Health Care Manager ensures and provides for adequate physical conditions for all. Essential Job Functions: 1: Oversee the management and operations of the Wellness Center. a. Design and implement a system for health screening all arriving and departing campers and staff, including out of camp trips. b. Conduct inventory of supplies and place orders when necessary (in consult with Summer Camp Coordinator and Executive Director), ensuring timely arrival of supplies. c. Coordinate coverage of the health center and post hours for daily medications and health call. -Day K-10th grade; Overnight 2nd grade-10th grade -Dates: Training starts on June 6th, with the bulk of the training on June 9th. They could move in on the 7th or 8th. Last day of day camp is Aug 22nd, Overnight camp ends on Aug 15th. -Day Camp is 11 weeks; Overnight Camp 10 weeks and they overlap a bit -Accommodations- If the Camp RN is not local, there will be a room available in the wellness ctr ( BR, Shower, Kitchenet, etc- FREE) -Food-3 meals a day covered. -Coverage is 24/7, needs 1 RN for entire duration
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • New York, New York – 10038
    Distance from Philadelphia: 81 miles
  • 10 E,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$2,242 to $2,471
Weekly Pay*
Superior facility with exclusive travel opportunities! This prestigious New York Hospital is ranked among the top 5 hospitals in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report. The hospital is the only New York metro-area hospital to be ranked in all 10 clinical areas and be on the prestigious 2019 Honor Roll. You will be joining a team of energetic, committed, compassionate, healthcare professionals. This facility takes pride in providing comfortable, comprehensive experiences for patients. If you are ready to join a highly motivated and compassionate team at one of the most prestigious teaching facilities in the country this is the role for you. Come build your resume and enjoy one of the most incredible cities in the US – New York!
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • New York, New York – 10065
    Distance from Philadelphia: 81 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,995 to $2,199
Weekly Pay*
This prestigious New York Hospital is ranked among the top 5 hospitals in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report. The hospital is the only New York metro-area hospital to be ranked in all 10 clinical areas and be on the 2019 Honor Roll. You will be joining a team of energetic, committed, compassionate, healthcare professionals. This facility takes pride in providing comfortable, comprehensive experiences for patients. If you are ready to join a highly motivated and compassionate team at one of the most highly ranked teaching facilities in the country this is the role for you! Come build your resume and enjoy one of the most incredible cities in the America – New York!
travel Exclusive
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • New York, New York – 10065
    Distance from Philadelphia: 81 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,977 to $2,179
Weekly Pay*
Superior facility with exclusive travel opportunities! This prestigious New York Hospital is ranked among the top 5 hospitals in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report. The hospital is the only New York metro-area hospital to be ranked in all 10 clinical areas and be on the prestigious 2019 Honor Roll. You will be joining a team of energetic, committed, compassionate, healthcare professionals. This facility takes pride in providing comfortable, comprehensive experiences for patients. If you are ready to join a highly motivated and compassionate team at one of the most prestigious teaching facilities in the country this is the role for you. Come build your resume and enjoy one of the most incredible cities in the US – New York!
travel
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • East Elmhurst, New York – 11370
    Distance from Philadelphia: 88 miles
  • 8 D,
  • April 14, 2025
  • 12
$2,066 to $2,276
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right individual to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Baltimore, Maryland – 21287
    Distance from Philadelphia: 90 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,601 to $1,764
Weekly Pay*
RN with strong Neuro background needed for 26 bed unit that sees evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of intractable seizure disorders. Patients come here from around the globe for new therapies and innovative technologies to treat diseases of the nervous system. Level 1 Adult & Pediatric Trauma center, Teaching Hospital, Magnet facility. Named # 1 Best Hospital in the US for 21 years in a row by U.S. News & World Report
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Baltimore, Maryland – 21224
    Distance from Philadelphia: 90 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,601 to $1,764
Weekly Pay*
MedSurg RN needed for Ortho unit at Level 2 Trauma center and Magnet hospital RNs across Maryland recently voted JHHS Bayview the #2 hospital to work for in the state
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Baltimore, Maryland – 21224
    Distance from Philadelphia: 90 miles
  • 12 D,
  • April 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,601 to $1,764
Weekly Pay*
RN with strong post surgical unit experience needed for Level 2 Trauma center and Magnet hospital Nurses across Maryland recently voted JHHS Bayview the #2 hospital to work for in the state
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Flushing, New York – 11355
    Distance from Philadelphia: 90 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 10
$1,924 to $2,121
Weekly Pay*
NewYork-Presbyterian Queens provides emergency care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to over 100,000 patients annually. The Emergency Department is staffed by highly qualified professionals who are dedicated to healing and trained to provide the best care as quickly as possible. All physicians specialize in emergency medicine and are certified in advanced cardiac life support, advanced trauma life support, and pediatric advanced life support. Physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and registered nurses specially trained in emergency medicine and trauma are skilled in identifying urgent medical conditions that require immediate intervention. Each patient is screened upon arrival and is triaged into one of four distinct separate care areas designated to treat medical conditions from minor to serious. Level 1 Trauma Center. Our Emergency Department has been designated by the New York State Department of Health as regional Level 1 Trauma Center and treats more than 1,000 adult and pediatric trauma cases each year. This designation means that a complete support staff of physicians is always available to treat life-threatening traumatic injuries, and includes specialists in surgery, neurosurgery, anesthesia, orthopaedics, vascular radiology, and others.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Bronx, New York – 10461
    Distance from Philadelphia: 92 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 14, 2025
  • 13
$2,066 to $2,276
Weekly Pay*
RN to patient ratio – 1:4, ranging from young adult to geriatric • Monitoring patients with medical equipment such as catheters, feeding tubes, tracheostomies, ventilators and cardiac monitors • Care for patients transitioning out of the ICU requiring more care and attention than patients on a general medical-surgical unit • Frequent patient assessments and proper escalation of a patient’s change in medical condition • Responding to cardiac arrest and rapid response codes
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania – 18764
    Distance from Philadelphia: 97 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,634 to $1,801
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Medical Surgical unit, based in exciting Wilkes-Barre is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania – 18764
    Distance from Philadelphia: 97 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,634 to $1,801
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Kingston, Pennsylvania – 18704
    Distance from Philadelphia: 98 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,669 to $1,840
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Statistics on MS RN Jobs in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Here are some helpful statistics about MS traveling nurse jobs in & near Philadelphia. The data is based on the last three complete months of MS job postings in the Philadelphia and nearby areas. It is updated regularly, so you can find the most recent Medical Surgical job salary trends, the types of shifts, and contract durations most commonly available in Philadelphia and more. Find out more about travel nursing salaries.

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FAQs About Travel MS Nursing Jobs for RNs in Philadelphia, PA

What types of shifts are most common for MS travel jobs in Philadelphia?

Based on the last 6 months of travel nurse jobs data, 12 Hour Night shifts were the most common in Philadelphia and surrounding areas.

How much does a day shift Medical Surgical nurse make on average in Philadelphia and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Medical Surgical nurse in Philadelphia can make an average of $1,962 per week based on recent job availability.

How much does a night shift Medical Surgical nurse make on average in Philadelphia and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Medical Surgical nurse in Philadelphia can make an average of $1,882 per week based on recent job availability data.

What hospitals and healthcare facilities have Medical Surgical staff in or near Philadelphia?

  • American Access Care – Northeast Philadelphia in Philadelphia (9.4 miles from Philadelphia)
  • YesCare – Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility (CFCF) in Philadelphia (9.3 miles from Philadelphia)
  • Mercy Medical Associates at Springfield in Springfield (9.8 miles from Philadelphia)
  • Jefferson Einstein Hospital (FKA Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia) in Philadelphia (5.9 miles from Philadelphia)
  • Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Chester (12.8 miles from Philadelphia)

What is the most common contract for Medical Surgical travel jobs in Philadelphia?

Based on recent data, the most common duration for a Medical Surgical job in Philadelphia is 13.

Locating Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in Philadelphia

In Philadelphia, facilities like American Access Care – Northeast Philadelphia, YesCare – Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility (CFCF) and Mercy Medical Associates at Springfield, all offer MS departments. It’s a great city to work in and nearby to neighborhoods like Pennypack (zip code 19152), Summerdale (zip code 19124) and Northwood (zip code 19124) neighborhoods.

Other popular cities near Philadelphia’s MS job opportunities are Darby (5.6 miles), Wynnewood (6.7 miles) and Havertown (7.9 miles). These are near to zip codes: 19096 (5.8 miles), 19023 (6.2 miles) and 19152 (9.4 miles).

Philadelphia Hospitals With MS Departments

There are 4 hospitals & healthcare facilities that have MS nurses in Philadelphia. Sometimes it is useful to see what types of shifts, contract durations, and travel nurse housing in nearby neighborhoods each facility might offer in order to find the right opportunity for your next traveling MS nurse position in or nearby Philadelphia.

Hospital of University of Pennsylvania
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
15, 12, 9, 13, 5, 3, 25, 14, and 8
Address
3400 SPRUCE ST.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Nearby Neighborhoods
University City (19104), Southwest Schuylkill (19104), Powelton (19104), Spruce Hill (19104), Schuylkill (19146)
* Estimate of payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with a recruiter for additional details.