Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN)
- Magnet hospital
- BLS
- RN license
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open med-surg nurse jobs in Pennsylvania post a median of $41.41 an hour, the middle half $40.77–$45.35, across 29 jobs that state their pay. Med-surg nurses employed in Pennsylvania earn a median of $46.36 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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What Pennsylvania law requires of the employer
- Limits on mandatory overtime: Health care facilities may not require direct-care employees to work beyond the scheduled shift, except in unforeseeable emergencies, on-call time and procedures in progress (covers hourly or nonsupervisory employees in direct patient care or clinical care at health care facilities, including nurses). Act 102 of 2008, Prohibition of Excessive Overtime in Health Care Act, § 3 (source: Act 102 of 2008, Prohibition of Excessive Overtime in Health Care Act, § 3)
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- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.45x · Clicks 134
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 54.7% · Stating an hourly rate 33.9%
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About the job
Job Summary
As a Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) , you will play an essential role in delivering compassionate, high-quality patient care as part of a collaborative healthcare team. In this role, you will utilize your clinical knowledge and critical thinking skills to assess patient needs, develop and implement individualized care plans, evaluate patient outcomes, and document care and responses to interventions. Working within the Pennsylvania RN scope of practice and established policies and procedures, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families every day.
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Qualifications
Education Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing
Experience
- Relevant Experience
Certification and Licensure
- PA Registered Nurse License
- BLS Certification
Overview
About St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, a partnership between Tower Health and Drexel University, is a 188-bed facility that provides exceptional care to children throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and surrounding counties.
St. Christopher's has more than 220 pediatric experts on staff, combining top-notch pediatric care with a wide array of pediatric specialties including Cardiology, Ear, Nose and Throat, Gastroenterology, Oncology, and Orthopedics. It houses the only Verified Pediatric Burn Center between New York City and Baltimore and is one of only three Level I Pediatric Trauma Centers in Pennsylvania. St. Christopher’s is a Magnet® designated hospital and was recognized as a Women’s Choice Award Best Children’s Hospital.
In addition to its main location in Philadelphia, the hospital has a growing network of primary and specialty care locations throughout the Philadelphia suburbs and New Jersey so your child's health conditions can be treated close to home.
Discover why our hospital is a great place to work - take a virtual tour of our facility here: St. Chris Virtual Tour
Tower Health's Culture of Belonging and Inclusion
At Tower Health, building a culture of belonging is written into our organizational strategic goals. We understand that fulfilling our vision to proactively advance healthier communities requires a workplace culture that fosters inclusion, belonging, and respect; a workforce committed to equitable access to care; and a shared purpose of providing health and healing to all in need. Join us in our mission to deliver an outstanding Tower Experience for all.
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