Triage Nurse Jobs in Pennsylvania

Triage Nurse jobs in Pennsylvania are consistently active, with strong demand across hospital emergency departments, urgent care networks, and telehealth triage services at every level from new graduate through senior clinical lead. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Allentown anchor the largest share of openings, where major systems like Penn Medicine, UPMC, and Geisinger maintain deep triage nursing pipelines. The most in-demand specialties are emergency triage, telephone triage, and pediatric triage. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles13
Top employerPenn Medicine
Top cityEast Petersburg, PA
Cities hiring9
Work type67% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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CENTER FOR UROLOGIC CARE OF BERKS COUNTY
Nurse Care Coordinator, Phone Triage
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CENTER FOR UROLOGIC CARE OF BERKS COUNTY
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Nurse Care Coordinator, Phone Triage
CENTER FOR UROLOGIC CARE OF BERKS COUNTY
Wyomissing, Pennsylvania
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$28 - $34/hr
51-200

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Penn Medicine
Triage Registered Nurse RN Oncology Medical Clinic (Full Time/Days)
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Penn Medicine
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Triage Registered Nurse RN Oncology Medical Clinic (Full Time/Days)
Penn Medicine
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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Mount Nittany Health
Triage Nurse Registered Nurse Endocrinology and Diabetes
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Mount Nittany Health
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Triage Nurse Registered Nurse Endocrinology and Diabetes
Mount Nittany Health
State College, Pennsylvania
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
Overseeing health insurance pre-certification
1,001-5,000

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Geisinger
RN - Registered Nurse Navigator Triage - Population Health
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Geisinger
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RN - Registered Nurse Navigator Triage - Population Health
Geisinger
Danville, Pennsylvania
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
BLS Certification
10,000+

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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
After Hours Telephone Triage Nurse (Per Diem)
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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
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After Hours Telephone Triage Nurse (Per Diem)
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project & Program Management
Technical Product & Program Management
$15 - $507/hr
Nursing Diploma
10,000+

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Triage Nurse Jobs by City in Pennsylvania

Where Pennsylvania roles are concentrated, by current openings.

East Petersburg
3 jobs
Philadelphia
2 jobs
State College
2 jobs
Danville
1 job
Lancaster
1 job
Penn Wynne
1 job
Wyomissing
1 job
Saint Marys
1 job
Phoenixville
1 job

Triage Nurse Job Market in Pennsylvania

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

Who's Hiring

Penn Medicine
Penn Medicine4 open roles
Axia Women's Health
Axia Women's Health2 open roles
Mount Nittany Health
Mount Nittany Health2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Education

What Pennsylvania Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in triage nurse jobs across Pennsylvania.

  • Active Registered Nurse license issued or recognized by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing
  • Current BLS certification and preferably ACLS or TNCC certification
  • Minimum one to three years of emergency, urgent care, or acute care nursing experience
  • Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
  • Strong clinical assessment skills and ability to apply validated triage protocols such as ESI
  • Excellent communication skills for coordinating with physicians, patients, and multidisciplinary teams

Triage Nurse Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a triage nurse in Pennsylvania?

You become a triage nurse in Pennsylvania by first earning an active RN license through the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing, which requires completing an accredited ADN or BSN program and passing the NCLEX-RN. Most Pennsylvania hospitals and urgent care employers then expect at least one year of hands-on acute or emergency care experience before moving into a dedicated triage role. Earning a certification such as CEN or TNCC strengthens your candidacy significantly.

How much do triage nurses make in Pennsylvania?

Triage nurses 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 triage nurses in Pennsylvania?

Employers hiring triage nurses in Pennsylvania right now include Penn Medicine, Axia Women's Health, and Mount Nittany Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Pennsylvania's large integrated health systems, including academic medical centers and regional urgent care chains, account for the majority of consistent triage nurse openings across the state.

Which Pennsylvania cities have the most triage nurse jobs?

East Petersburg, Philadelphia, and State College have the most triage nurse openings in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia dominates because of its concentration of academic medical centers and Level I trauma centers, Pittsburgh is driven by UPMC's extensive regional hospital network, and Allentown reflects Lehigh Valley Health Network's growing acute care footprint in the state's fast-expanding eastern corridor.

Are there remote triage nurse jobs in Pennsylvania?

Yes, but they are limited compared to most fields. About 33% of triage nurse openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the hands-on clinical nature of most triage roles. The remote opportunities that do exist are concentrated in telephone triage and telehealth nurse advice lines, where patient assessment is conducted entirely by phone or video.

How can I get hired as a triage nurse in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is securing an emergency department or urgent care staff RN role first, then transitioning into triage. UPMC, Penn Medicine, and Geisinger all run new-graduate nurse residency programs in Pennsylvania that place new RNs in emergency or acute care settings where triage exposure begins early. Completing your TNCC or earning an emergency nursing certification while working as a staff RN signals readiness and puts you ahead of other applicants when triage positions open internally.

Where can I find and apply to triage nurse jobs in Pennsylvania?

You can find and apply to triage nurse jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current Pennsylvania openings from employers hiring now. Find roles that match your experience and credentials and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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