Registered Nurse (RN) – MS/Tele Float

Job Overview

This position is for an ED Holding Support Nurse located within a float pool environment. The role requires managing patients in an Emergency Department holding unit, providing care to those awaiting inpatient beds with various medical and surgical diagnoses. The position may also involve taking care of PCU level patients and may require floating between the Emergency Department and MedSurg areas as necessary.

Job Details

• Unit: ED Holding Unit
• Shift: Night 3×12-Hour (18:45 – 07:15)
• Contracts Accepted: 36 and 48-hour options; longer contracts through 2/27/2027
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Must work holidays
• Patient Ratio: MS/Tele 1:6-1:7; may see PCU patients 1:3-1:4
• Maximum RTO: 7 days per contract
• Floating Requirement: Required as needed

Qualifications

• Current BLS and NIHSS certification required
• CPI certification preferred
• Two years of experience in MS/Tele and ED holding required
• Travel experience is mandatory
• Ability to manage a fast-paced unit with high patient turnover

Role Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse will be responsible for:

• Providing high-quality patient care while managing multiple cases.
• Working collaboratively with the healthcare team to ensure efficient patient flow and care quality.
• Caring for patients with various medical and surgical adult diagnoses waiting for inpatient beds.
• Taking care of PCU level patients when necessary.
• Participating in emergency response and disaster management drills.
• Completing required documentation and utilizing electronic health record systems (Epic, Pyxis).

Special Equipment

Standard equipment utilized includes cardiac monitors, IV pumps, and other monitoring systems.

Unit Orientation

• 12 hours of orientation will be provided for new staff.

Additional Notes

• All contract staff may be assigned to the Storm Team or Hurricane Team and may be required to report to work during catastrophic events, mass casualties, or disasters.
• Candidates will be interviewed due to a high turnover rate.

Scrubs

Navy scrubs are required for this position.

Certification Requirement

Must pass EKG testing prior to the start of employment for this specialty area.