Registered Nurse (RN) – MS/Tele Float

This position is for a Registered Nurse (RN) in the MS/Tele Float unit, specializing in care for patients within an Emergency Department holding area. The unit accommodates patients who are waiting for inpatient beds and may include a variety of medical and surgical adult diagnoses.

Job Responsibilities:

• Caring for patients with any medical/surgical adult diagnosis.
• Managing PCU level patients as required.
• Taking on MS/Tele cases and floating to the Emergency Department and MedSurg areas as needed.
• Collaboration with Rapid Response Teams for critical patient situations.
• Providing colostomy care, feeding tube management, and renal failure care.
• Administering blood products and managing peripheral lines.
• Performing phlebotomy and PICC line management.
• Utilizing non-invasive airway management techniques and chest tube care.
• Monitoring vital signs and interpreting dysrhythmias.

Job Details:

• Patient Ratios: 1:6 for MS/Tele, 1:4 for PCU level patients.
• Night shifts available, with options for 36 or 48 hours per week.
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend required.
• Maximum RTO (Request Time Off): 7 days.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience required.
• Traveler experience is required.
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS.
• Strong skills in telemetry and management of dysrhythmias.

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

• NIHSS certification.
• Experience with IV insulin protocols and pre/post hemodialysis management.
• Accessing ports and performing central line blood draws.
• Experience with traumatic brain injury and orthopedic trauma.
• Familiarity with wound care and wound vac management.

Special Procedures/Unit Details:

• Unit specializes in inpatient holding within the Emergency Department.
• Standard equipment includes cardiac monitors and IV pumps.

Other Information:

• Contract staff may be assigned to Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team, and may be required to report during catastrophic events or mass casualties.
• Orientation duration: 12 hours.
• Scrubs: Navy color required.

We invite qualified candidates to apply for this vital role in supporting patient care within a high-acuity environment.