Patient Care RN Jobs in Pennsylvania

Patient Care RN jobs in Pennsylvania are in consistently strong demand across major hospital systems, long-term care networks, and specialty outpatient centers, with openings at every level from new graduate through senior clinical positions. The heaviest hiring concentrates in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and the Lehigh Valley, where employers such as Penn Medicine, UPMC, and Lehigh Valley Health Network maintain large, ongoing patient care rn workforces. The most sought-after specialties right now include medical-surgical, telemetry, and behavioral health nursing. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles14
Top cityPhiladelphia, PA
Cities hiring10
Top industryEducation
Companies hiring6

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Hospice Patient Care Manager, RN - Full Time
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Hospice Patient Care Manager, RN - Full Time
Gentiva
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
10,000+

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Patient Care Manager - RN
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Patient Care Manager - RN
Optum
Ebensburg, Pennsylvania
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
Nursing
$81k - $121k/yr
Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
10,000+

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Patient Care Manager RN
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Patient Care Manager RN
Caring Hospice Services
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
Nursing
Bachelor's degree
51-200

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RN Patient Care Coordinator
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RN Patient Care Coordinator
Waynesboro Family Medical Associates, LLP
Waynesboro, Pennsylvania
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Physicians
$33 - $36/hr
11-50

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Registered Nurse, Patient Care Coordinator - Full Time, Interventional Neuroradiology
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Registered Nurse, Patient Care Coordinator - Full Time, Interventional Neuroradiology
Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Engineering (Non-Software)
Project Management
Technical Program Management
Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
5,001-10,000

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Patient Care RN Jobs by City in Pennsylvania

Where Pennsylvania roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Philadelphia
4 jobs
Abington
2 jobs
Exton
1 job
Plains
1 job
Ebensburg
1 job
Lancaster
1 job
Pittsburgh
1 job
Waynesboro
1 job
Chambersburg
1 job

Patient Care RN Job Market in Pennsylvania

A snapshot from current Pennsylvania openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health6 open roles
Optum3 open roles
Gentiva2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education
  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Pennsylvania Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in patient care RN jobs across Pennsylvania.

  • Active Pennsylvania RN license issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing
  • Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited program
  • Current BLS certification from an accredited provider required at hire
  • Minimum one year of acute care or clinical nursing experience preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to manage patient assignments independently across a nursing unit
  • Strong electronic health record proficiency, particularly with Epic or Cerner platforms

Patient Care RN Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a patient care rn in Pennsylvania?

To become a patient care rn in Pennsylvania, you must earn an associate or bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited program, pass the NCLEX-RN exam, and obtain an active registered nurse license through the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing. The board issues initial licenses and handles endorsements for nurses licensed in other states. Most Pennsylvania hospital employers require or strongly prefer candidates to hold an active, unencumbered Pennsylvania license before a start date.

How much do patient care RNs make in Pennsylvania?

Patient care RNs in Pennsylvania earn a median of about $96,430 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $70,800 for the lowest 10% to over $117,900 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire patient care rns in Pennsylvania?

Employers hiring patient care rns in Pennsylvania right now include Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health, Optum, and Gentiva, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Pennsylvania's large integrated health systems and regional medical centers drive the bulk of consistent openings, with hiring spread across inpatient, outpatient, and specialty care settings throughout the state.

Which Pennsylvania cities have the most patient care rn jobs?

Philadelphia, Abington, and Exton have the most patient care rn openings in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia anchors the largest share of listings because of its concentration of major academic medical centers and health system campuses, while Pittsburgh's strength reflects UPMC's broad regional footprint, and the Lehigh Valley's numbers are driven largely by Lehigh Valley Health Network's multi-campus presence in Allentown and Bethlehem.

How can I get hired as a patient care rn in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a new-graduate residency program, which large Pennsylvania systems such as Penn Medicine, UPMC, and Jefferson Health run specifically for nurses without acute care experience. These structured programs typically place new grads on medical-surgical or telemetry units for six to twelve months with dedicated preceptorship. Candidates who complete a Pennsylvania nursing clinical rotation at one of these systems, hold an active Pennsylvania RN license, and have BLS certification are strongly positioned to land a residency slot.

Where can I find and apply to patient care rn jobs in Pennsylvania?

You can find and apply to patient care rn jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current Pennsylvania openings updated regularly. Search the listings for roles that match your experience level, specialty, and preferred location within the state, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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