Registered Nurse (RN) – MS/Tele Float

Job Summary

This position is for a support role within the Emergency Department holding unit, requiring the ability to float to various areas as needed. The ideal candidate will assist in caring for patients who are located within the ED while awaiting inpatient beds. This role demands a fast-paced, high-acuity nursing background with experience in medical/surgical and telemetry settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to individuals with a range of medical/surgical diagnoses while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Float between the ED holding unit, MS/Tele, and MedSurg areas as required.
• Monitor and assess patients with varying levels of acuity, including those in the PCU level.
• Maintain a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:6-7 for MS/Tele and 1:3-4 for PCU patients.
• Utilize standard equipment such as cardiac monitors, IV pumps, and other monitoring systems.
• Engage in effective communication and documentation using Pyxis, Epic, and SBAR methodologies.

Qualifications

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications are required.
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in MS/Tele and ED holding environments.
• Travel experience is necessary; must be able to adapt to varying assignments and locations.
• Ability to work in a challenging and dynamic environment with a high turnover rate.

Work Schedule

• Shift: 12 hours, Days (06:45 – 19:15)
• Contract options: 36 and 48-hour contracts accepted; longer contracts may be available.
• Every other weekend is required.
• Must be able to work holidays.
• 7 days of RTO maximum per contract.

Unit Orientation

A 12-hour orientation session will be provided to familiarize new hires with unit protocols and equipment.

Additional Information

All contract staff will be assigned to a Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team, and may be required to report to work during catastrophic events, mass casualties, or disasters. This role may also include preassignment to different units as needed to maintain quality care throughout the organization.

Scrubs

Standard scrubs required: Navy.

Certification Requirement

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