Registered Nurse (RN) – MS/Tele Float

Position Overview

This role is for a Registered Nurse in an Emergency Department (ED) Holding Support position located in the Float Pool. The RN will be responsible for caring for patients who are located within the Emergency Department while they wait for an inpatient bed. This unit includes a variety of medical and surgical adult diagnoses and may include patients requiring PCU level care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to patients in the ED Holding Unit.
• Manage a patient ratio of 1:6-1:7, with potential PCU patients at 1:3-1:4.
• Float to Emergency Department, MedSurg areas, and other units as needed.
• Participate in high-acuity care cases and ensure effective communication among healthcare team members.
• Adhere to established protocols and procedures within the unit.

Qualifications

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications required.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience required, particularly in MS/Tele and ED Holding settings.
• Travel nursing experience is necessary.
• Ability to keep pace with a fast-paced unit environment and manage fluctuating workloads.

Position Details

• Shift: 12-hour Days
• Contracts available for 36 and 48 hours per week, with options extending through February 2027.
• Every other weekend commitment required.
• Maximum of 7 days of requested time off (RTO) per contract.
• Holidays must be worked as scheduled.

Orientation and Equipment

• Unit orientation will last 12 hours.
• Standard equipment includes cardiac monitors, IV pumps, and other monitoring systems.
• Utilizes Pyxis, Epic, and SBAR systems for medication management, documentation, and communication.

Additional Information

The RN will also be part of storm response teams and may be called to report during catastrophic events or mass casualty situations. The unit experiences a high turnover rate, necessitating the onboarding of multiple candidates.

Scrubs required: Navy blue.

All candidates must pass EKG testing prior to the start of the role.