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Aveanna Healthcare

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

$35–$39/hr

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RNPediatricsMedical OncologyAmbulatoryMedical Surgical

Posted Aug 9, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 9, 2026

What the posting states

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$35–$39/hr

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Registered Nurse (RN) responsible for providing and documenting skilled nursing care in accordance with the developed care plan and physicians orders for each individual patient while adhering to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries at all times. Position involves delivery and coordination of quality patient care, continuous observation and assessment of patient condition, documentation of all activities and assessments, developing and updating nursing care plans, infection control measures per OSHA standards, patient and family education, and maintaining nursing competencies through continuing education.

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing
  • Current, unrestricted state license as a Registered Nurse in the state of practice
  • Current CPR certification (with hands-on component)
  • TB skin test (current within last 12 months)
  • Six months prior hands-on nursing experience preferred but not required
  • Must have reliable transportation
  • Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with nursing care and policies and procedures
  • Continuing Education as required by state

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Company-Paid Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Flexible scheduling (full-time, part-time, or PRN; days, nights, and weekend shifts)
  • 24/7 Local support from operators and clinicians
  • Electronic documentation via tablet in each patient's home

About the employer

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You are deciding on Aveanna Healthcare in Brownsburg, Indiana—private duty and pediatric home care rather than a hospital floor. Cases are often 1:1 with medically complex kids: trach, vent, and G-tube work in the home or at school, plus a…

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What reviewers appreciate

  • True 1:1 private duty pediatric home care including high-acuity trach/vent cases
  • New Grad program with gradual onboarding and support until you are comfortable
  • Flexible scheduling; some day-center roles with no nights, weekends, or holidays

What reviewers flag

  • Pay and benefits rate lowest among detailed review scores
  • Minimal raises and limited professional development resources reported
  • Inconsistent hours reported by some despite flexible scheduling praise
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Living in Philadelphia, PA

Philadelphia pairs world-class medical institutions with deep American history and a genuine, every-neighborhood-has-personality grit. You can eat your way through the Italian Market, catch a game in South Philly, or stroll along the Schuylkill River Trail. The City of Brotherly Love blends big-city clinical opportunity with a surprisingly livable, down-to-earth feel for traveling nurses.

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Metro price level · Philadelphia area
102.6
3% above the national average
Median gross rent
$1,397/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

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Pediatrics is a first-year unit lane. Families are part of every care plan.

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  • How are floating and staffing support handled day to day?
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