Thomas Jefferson University
Academic medical center in Philadelphia, PA
- Hiring days and nights
From 17 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Oct 8, 2026Sources
The short version
Coworkers come up again and again in staff reviews as the reason the floor works — supportive, friendly, collaborative teams.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026-10-08Source: glassdoor.comRelocation assistance is listed as available for qualified RN candidates, though no amount is published.
If you are moving hereSources
As of 2026-10-08Source: facebook.comSign-on bonuses are advertised for qualified RN candidates, with the amount left unpublished — ask for the number in writing.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026-10-08Source: facebook.com
Who it fits
Best fit
- Nurse practitioners: 3 of 17 roles are advanced practice roles
Not a fit
- New grads: 12 of 17 roles ask for nursing experienceNew grad jobs near Philadelphia
Nursing here
Published pay and benefits
- Sign-on bonus
Sign-on bonuses available for qualified candidates
As of 2026-10-08
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- Relocation
Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
As of 2026-10-08
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Units hiring now
- Med surgNights 2 · Days 13 open
- ERDays 11 open
- ICUNights 11 open
- Med surg/teleRotating 11 open
- OncologyDays 11 open
- PsychDays 11 open
- RehabRotating 11 open
Inpatient Child Adolescent Psychiatric Unit
Cherry Hill · Cherry Hill, NJ
Inpatient child and adolescent psychiatric care unit active at Cherry Hill campus.
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Workplace photos
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Camaraderie and Collegiality
- Staff consistently highlight supportive, friendly coworkers and strong collaborative teamwork on the floors.
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As of 2026-10-08Source: glassdoor.com- Staffing and Workload Pressures
- Employees note chronic understaffing and poor nurse-to-patient ratios, straining work-life balance.
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- Senior Management Decisions
- Staff express frustration with upper management decisions, bureaucratic barriers, and micromanagement.
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As of 2026-09-15Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
Jefferson Health cut roughly 650 positions in October 2025 after a nearly $200 million operating loss, and a separate round trimmed about 400 mostly corporate and administrative roles; staff reviews also describe chronic understaffing and strained ratios.
Jefferson Health laying off roughly 650 employees amid 'significant financial headwinds'
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As of 2025-10-16Source: fiercehealthcare.comPhiladelphia Jefferson Health laying off 400 employees
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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 is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
Living in Philadelphia, PA
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.
Browse roles in Philadelphia- 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 Thomas Jefferson University hire new grads?
12 of 17 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 13 roles with a stated shift, 8 are day shifts, 3 are night shifts and 2 are rotating shifts.
Which units are hiring?
Med surg (3), ER (1), ICU (1), med surg/tele (1) and more.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Thomas Jefferson University, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Thomas Jefferson University
Thomas Jefferson University
Sierra Circle
Undergraduate Med-Surg Faculty Position, Jefferson College of Nursing, Thomas Jefferson University, Lehigh Valley Campus
Posted yesterday
- Day shift
- Per diem
Thomas Jefferson University
Sierra Circle
Jefferson College of Nursing, Graduate Faculty, Nursing Education: Academic Nursing Program, Lehigh Valley
Posted last week
- RN
- Per diem
Med Surg Tele Divisional Float Registered Nurse
Posted last week
- RN
- Night shift
- Per diem
- Day shift, 40 hours a week
- Per diem
- RN
- Night shift
- ADN accepted
Thomas Jefferson University
3900 Sierra Circle
- RN
- Tuition reimbursement
- NP
- Day shift
- Tuition reimbursement
- RN
- Day shift
- Tuition reimbursement
- RN
- Day shift
- Tuition reimbursement
Thomas Jefferson University
3900 Sierra Circle
- CRNA
- Tuition reimbursement
- RN
- Rotating shift
- ADN accepted
- RN
- Rotating shift
- Tuition reimbursement
- RN
- Night shift
- Tuition reimbursement
- LPN
- Day shift
- Tuition reimbursement
- CRNA/RN
- Tuition reimbursement
Sources
- facebook.com/TennovaHealthcareJeffersonMemorial/posts/join-us-for-our-rn-hiring-event-and-explore-opportunities-in-icu-medsurg-operati/1422511426565928
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026-10-08
- fiercehealthcare.com/providers/jefferson-health-laying-roughly-650-employees-amid-significant-financial-headwinds
The hard parts · as of 2026-09-04
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Thomas-Jefferson-University-and-Jefferson-Health-Reviews-E19844.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026-10-08
- glassdoor.sg/Reviews/Employee-Review-Thomas-Jefferson-University-and-Jefferson-Health-E19844-RVW99804687.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026-09-04
- whyy.org/articles/philadelphia-jefferson-health-layoffs-trim-expenses
The hard parts · as of 2026-09-04
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