Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a local contract nurse RN School RN for a local contract nursing job in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Job Description & Requirements Specialty : School RN Discipline : RN Start Date : 10 / 20 / 2025 Duration : 36 weeks 40 hours per week Shift : 8 hours, days Employment Type : Local Contract School Registered Nurse : Medically Complex 1 : 1 School Nurse Location : Philadelphia PA Contract Duration : School Year Assignment Type : Full time Contract | Mon-Fri Local candidates preferred ____________________________________________________________________________ As a School Registered Nurse (RN) you will provide direct, intensive care to students with complex medical needs (e.g., ventilators, feeding tubes, oxygen therapy, IV medications). The Medically Fragile / Complex skilled RNs are dedicated to one medically fragile student at a time. Responsibilities :
- The nurse will be expected to follow medical care plans and medical orders IEP / 504 plans and provide effective and pertinent information to the special education team and student caregivers
- Nurse will be expected to complete daily documentation
- Conducts detailed health assessments and continuous monitoring.
- Manages advanced medical equipment and emergency interventions.
- Collaborates with physicians, therapists, and families to develop individualized care plans.
- Provides education and emotional support to families on the student's condition and home-care needs
- 1 : 1 school nurse position may include bus runs, field trips, and care for students. Minimum Requirements :
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) with a current, valid nursing license in PA
- CPR - BLS American Heart Association
- Certification or experience in pediatric or adult critical care (CCRN, PALS, etc.) is preferred.
- A minimum of 1 year of experience in clinical or home-care setting, preferably with students / patients who have complex medical conditions
- Experience with ventilators, feeding tubes, oxygen therapy, and other equipment for medically fragile individuals.
- PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
- Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
- Must meet all federal, state and local requirements Benefits of this assignment
- Predictable school-day schedule - no evenings, no weekends - for true work / life balance
- Opportunity to make a measurable difference in student lives every day
- Join a passionate, mission-driven school community focused on student success About Wellspring Nurse Source Wellspring is nurse owned and operated which means that we get you, we stand behind you, and we advocate for you. We are 100% committed to helping you find your best job at the best rate. We are unwavering in our commitment to supporting our clinicians on every step of their travel adventure, assisting with everything from onboarding and payroll to on-the-job clinical support with a dedicated Clinician Success Team. You're not just a number at Wellspring, you're a valued member of our family. Join us and experience the Wellspring difference.