Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical-Surgical / Telemetry

Position Overview

This role entails providing inpatient-level nursing care to admitted patients who are awaiting transfer to an inpatient bed. The primary focus is to support patient safety, throughput, and continuity of care during periods of high hospital census.

Scheduling Structure

• Night Shift: Scheduled Sunday night through Thursday night.
• Day Shift: Scheduled Monday through Friday.
• Shift Length: 12-hour shifts, with scheduling patterns that may include both weekdays and weeknights based on coverage needs.

Patient Care Responsibilities

• Expected patient-to-nurse ratio of up to 4 patients (4:1).
• Care for patients may include telemetry monitoring, IV medications, post-procedural care, or general inpatient medical-surgical needs.
• Assignment specifically focuses on caring for admitted patients located within the Emergency Department (ED).

Floating Requirements

RNs will remain assigned to the ED boarder care model and are not expected to take regular ED patient assignments. They may care for patients of varying acuity consistent with their skill set. If departmental or organizational needs change, RNs may be temporarily assigned to provide care in another unit within their clinical competency and skill set.

Experience Requirements

• Recent inpatient medical-surgical experience is required.
• Active RN license.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification is required.

Work Environment

The position is set in a fast-paced Emergency Department environment where care is provided to admitted patients awaiting inpatient beds. RNs will collaborate closely with ED physicians, hospitalists, ICU teams, and inpatient services, with support staff available per ED resources.

Key Expectations

• Strong inpatient clinical skills.
• Ability to work independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility and strong teamwork capabilities.
• Clear communication with interdisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to patient safety and quality of care.