Registered Nurse (RN) – MS/Tele Float

Position Overview

This is an ED Holding Support position located in the Float Pool. The Registered Nurse will provide care in a fast-paced environment, managing a range of medical/surgical adult diagnoses, including the possibility of caring for PCU level patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver safe and effective nursing care in the ED Holding unit.
• Monitor and manage patients awaiting inpatient admissions.
• Float as needed to ED and MedSurg areas, handling MS/Tele cases.
• Participate in crisis management and support during catastrophic situations or mass casualty events.

Qualifications

• Current BLS certification required.
• NIHSS certification required.
• CPI certification preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in MS/Tele and ER holding.
• Travel experience is required.
• Ability to work efficiently in a high-acuity environment with patient ratios of 1:6-7.

Shift Information

Shifts are structured as 12-hour night shifts from 18:45 to 07:15. Employees will work 36 and 48-hour contracts with every other weekend required. Attendance on holidays is mandatory.

Contract Details

• Maximum of 7 days of RTO (Request Time Off) per contract.
• Longer contracts will be considered, extending to 2/27/2027.

Orientation and Equipment

The orientation will be 12 hours long, and nurses will operate standard equipment including cardiac monitors and IV pumps. The documentation and communication systems used are Pyxis and Epic, along with the SBAR communication method.

Scrubs and Appearance

Scrubs should be navy in color.

Additional Notes

All candidates will undergo EKG testing prior to starting in this specialty. Local nurses are accepted at the local rate. This unit has a high turnover rate and requires adaptability to various patient needs.