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Jefferson University Physicians

Hiring nurses in Philadelphia, PA

  • Hiring days and rotating
See 9 open roles

From 9 postings

Who it fits

Best fit

  • Per diem nurses: 6 of 9 roles are per diem
  • Nurse practitioners: 3 of 9 roles are advanced practice roles

Nursing here

What to ask

  • How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
  • Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
  • How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
  • What does a usual day’s workload look like?
  • Where would I work, and on which unit or team?
  • Which requirements must I meet before applying, and which can wait until after hire?

Living in Philadelphia, PA

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At about 3% above the national cost-of-living average, Philadelphia pairs premier medicine with easy urban commutes. Penn and CHOP nurses bike over the South Street Bridge from tree-lined Fitler Square, while Jefferson clinicians walk from Washington Square West. Post-shift life unfolds along the Schuylkill River Trail, around historic brick rowhouses, and inside neighborhood BYOBs.

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Metro price level · Philadelphia area
3% above the national average
BEA index 102.6 (100 = national)
Median gross rent
$1,397/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income
$61,953/yr
all local households, not nurse pay

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

Common questions

Does Jefferson University Physicians hire new grads?

2 of 9 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.

Which shifts are open?

Of the 8 roles with a stated shift, 5 are day shifts, 2 are rotating shifts and 1 is a night shift.

Which units are hiring?

Oncology (1) and psych (1).

How do I apply?

Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Jefferson University Physicians, and we tell you what happens next.

Roles from Jefferson University Physicians

Jefferson University Physicians

Philadelphia, PA

  • DNP
  • Per diem

Jefferson University Physicians

Philadelphia, PA

  • NP
  • Rotating shift
  • Per diem

Jefferson University Physicians

Philadelphia, PA

  • NP
  • Day shift
  • Per diem

Jefferson University Physicians

Philadelphia, PA

  • RN
  • Rotating shift
  • Per diem

Jefferson University Physicians

Northeast Philadelphia, PA

  • RN
  • Night shift
  • Per diem

Jefferson University Physicians

Philadelphia, PA

  • NP
  • Workday Day (United States of America)
  • Per diem

Jefferson University Physicians

Philadelphia, PA

  • RN
  • Day shift
  • Tuition reimbursement

Jefferson University Physicians

Philadelphia, PA

  • Day shift
  • Tuition reimbursement

Jefferson University Physicians

Philadelphia, PA

  • RN
  • Day shift
  • Lung Cancer Screening Program
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If you and your preceptor are not clicking, ask your manager to switch you. People teach and learn at different speeds. You are allowed a better fit.

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