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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
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.
About the role
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.