Registered Nurse (RN) - PRN

TRITAL Care • Philadelphia, PA

3h • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking skilled, compassionate, and dependable Registered Nurses for PRN assignments at hospitals and healthcare facilities in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Nurses may be considered for multiple clinical specialties based on their experience, competencies, current credentials, and ability to meet the requirements of their assigned units.

Available specialties include Neuro Stepdown/SDU, Medical-Surgical, Operating Room, Pediatric PACU, Progressive Care Unit, PICU, Pre-Op, Telemetry, OR General, OR Circulator, ICU, ED/ER, and Behavioral Health Services. Duties and requirements vary by specialty and facility.

This PRN position offers shifts based on facility staffing requirements, patient census, unit needs, and confirmed availability. Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. PRN scheduling does not guarantee a specific number of hours or shifts. Nurses are expected to maintain reliable attendance, communicate availability, and fulfill accepted assignments.

Candidates should be comfortable in fast-paced clinical environments, adapting to changing patient needs, following facility-specific protocols, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Required credentials and specialty competencies must be verified before placement. Benefits, compensation, and additional opportunities depend on the employer, facility, and assignment; PRN positions may not include the same benefits as full-time positions.

Requirements

• Current, active Registered Nurse license valid for practice in Pennsylvania, or other legally accepted authorization to practice in Pennsylvania.
• Nursing education that meets applicable licensure requirements.
• Relevant clinical experience and demonstrated competency for the assigned specialty.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification as required by the facility.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical-thinking, communication, and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of medication safety, infection prevention, patient confidentiality, and facility protocols.
• Ability to recognize clinical deterioration and respond appropriately.
• Willingness to complete required onboarding, competency assessments, background checks, and credential verification.
• Ability to meet the essential functions of the position, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.
• Reliable transportation to assigned facilities in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
• Reliable attendance and availability for accepted PRN shifts.
• Specialty-specific experience and certifications as applicable, including relevant monitoring experience for Neuro Stepdown/SDU, PCU, and Telemetry; medical-surgical or acute care experience for Med-Surg; perioperative experience, sterile technique, and surgical safety knowledge for OR roles; pediatric post-anesthesia recovery experience for Pediatric PACU; pediatric critical care experience for PICU; preoperative assessment and preparation experience for Pre-Op; critical care experience for ICU; emergency nursing experience for ED/ER; and behavioral health experience and knowledge of therapeutic communication, de-escalation, and patient safety for BHS.
• ACLS, PALS, and other applicable emergency or pediatric life-support certifications when required by the facility.

Nice To Haves

• Previous PRN, float pool, travel nursing, or multi-facility experience.
• Specialty certifications such as CCRN, CEN, CNOR, PCCN, or other relevant credentials, where applicable.
• Familiarity with electronic health records and clinical documentation systems.
• Strong teamwork, adaptability, and professional communication skills.
• Availability for additional shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans.
• Monitor vital signs, symptoms, laboratory findings, and changes in clinical condition.
• Administer medications and treatments according to provider orders and facility policies.
• Recognize clinical deterioration and escalate concerns promptly.
• Perform nursing procedures within the RN scope of practice and demonstrated competency.
• Maintain accurate patient records and electronic health documentation.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment, recovery, medications, and discharge instructions.
• Follow infection prevention, medication safety, patient identification, and confidentiality standards.
• Participate in shift handoffs, care coordination, and transitions of care.
• Respond to emergencies and follow applicable rapid response and escalation procedures.
• Maintain a safe, respectful, and patient-centered care environment.
• Perform specialty-specific duties, such as perioperative care and surgical safety procedures, preoperative preparation, postoperative recovery, acuity-appropriate critical or intermediate care, emergency care, or behavioral health protocols.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling based on facility needs and the nurse's availability.
• Specialty-focused assignments aligned with clinical experience and competencies.
• Professional development through opportunities to maintain and expand nursing experience across eligible specialties.
• Collaborative work alongside physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Potential assignments across acute care, critical care, perioperative, emergency, and behavioral health settings.
• Additional shifts may be available based on staffing requirements.
• Opportunity to contribute to patient safety, recovery, and quality outcomes.

What This Job Offers

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