Weekend RN Program - RN Emergency Department

Job Summary

Registered Nurse – Weekend Program | Nights (5/6)

Join our team as a Registered Nurse in our Weekend Program , designed for experienced nurses who value a consistent schedule and the opportunity to provide high-quality care while working primarily on weekends.

The Registered Nurse functions as an integral member of the healthcare team and practices within the scope of practice established by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and organizational policies and procedures. The RN is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and documentation of patient care , as well as monitoring and evaluating each patient's response to interventions.

The RN collaborates with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, patients, and families to provide safe, compassionate, evidence-based care and to promote optimal patient outcomes.

Weekend Program Schedule

• Shift: Nights
• Weekend Program: 5/6
• Weekend is defined as: Saturday at 7:00 AM through Monday at 7:00 AM
• Weekend Program nurses are expected to fulfill the established weekend commitment as part of the position.

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Qualifications

Education Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Required Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of Critical Care or Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience

Licensure & Certifications

• Current, unrestricted Pennsylvania Registered Nurse (RN) license
• BLS certification
• PALS certification required within one year of hire

What We're Looking For

We are seeking an experienced RN who demonstrates:

• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills
• The ability to recognize changes in patient condition and respond appropriately
• Effective communication and collaboration with the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Commitment to patient safety and quality care
• Strong documentation and organizational skills
• Compassionate, patient-centered care
• The ability to work effectively and independently in a fast-paced environment

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 Hospital Tour