Registered Nurse (RN) – MS/Tele Float

Job Summary

This position is for a Registered Nurse in a float pool within an Emergency Department (ED) holding unit. The role involves the management of patients who are located in the ED while awaiting inpatient beds, requiring skills in Medical-Surgical (MS)/Tele and the ability to care for high-acuity patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide care for adult patients with various medical/surgical diagnoses.
• Float to the ED and MedSurg areas as necessary based on unit needs.
• Monitor and assess patients through the utilization of standard medical equipment, including cardiac monitors and IV pumps.
• Document care and communicate effectively using Pyxis, Epic, and SBAR systems.
• Participate in disaster response teams as required during catastrophic events.

Qualifications

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, including experience in MS/Tele settings and ED holding.
• Travel nursing experience is required.

Contract Details

• Shift: 12-hour night shifts from 18:45 to 07:15.
• Contract options include 36 and 48-hour schedules.
• Longer contracts up to 2/27/2027 are accepted.
• Every other weekend availability is required.
• Maximum of 7 days of requested time off (RTO) per contract.
• Must be able to work holidays as needed.

Patient Ratios

• MS/Tele patient ratio of 1:6-1:7.
• Potential for PCU patient ratio of 1:3-1:4.

Unit Orientation

• A 12-hour orientation will be provided.

Dress Code

• Scrubs: Navy color required.

Additional Information

All candidates will be interviewed due to the high turnover rate. Candidates must successfully pass EKG testing prior to starting this role.