Registered Nurse (RN)

Position Overview

This position is part of the ED Holding Support team located within the Float Pool. The role involves providing care for patients located in the Emergency Department who are awaiting inpatient beds. The candidates will manage a variety of medical and surgical adult diagnoses, and may also work with progressive care unit (PCU) patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care to patients in the ED Holding Unit.
• Float between the ED Holding Unit, Medical-Surgical Units, and other designated areas as required.
• Maintain an optimal nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:6-1:7 for Medical/Surgical and Telemetry cases.
• Occasionally manage PCU level patients with a ratio of 1:3-1:4.
• Participate in emergency response efforts during catastrophic events or disasters as needed.

Work Schedule

• Shifts: 12-hour night shifts (18:45 – 07:15).
• Contracts available for 36 and 48 hours per week, with options for longer commitments.
• Every other weekend and holiday work is required.
• Maximum of 7 days of Request Time Off (RTO) per contract.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience required.
• Experience in Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, and Emergency Holding units is essential.
• Travel experience is necessary to adapt to various environments.
• Current certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) are required.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification is preferred.

Orientation and Systems

• Orientation period: 12 hours.
• Familiarity with medication and documentation systems: Pyxis, Epic, and SBAR.

Equipment Used

• Standard monitoring and equipment such as cardiac monitors and IV pumps.

Additional Information

Candidates must pass EKG testing prior to starting in this specialty. This role involves caring for high-acuity patients in a mixed patient population. Due to a high turnover rate, all candidates will be interviewed. Local candidates will be accepted at a local rate.