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Emergency Department RN – Boarder Patient Care | Brooklyn, NY

Nights | 13-Week Contract | Start Date: November 23, 2026

This role is focused on the care of ED boarder patients — admitted individuals awaiting inpatient Med/Surg placement who remain in the Emergency Department. The RN provides comprehensive nursing care to this population in a fast-paced, high-volume urban ED environment.

Shift: 7:30 PM – 8:00 AM (night shift)

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Comprehensive patient assessment, vital sign monitoring, and recognition of clinical deterioration
• Medication administration, IV therapy, peripheral IV insertion, and phlebotomy
• 12-lead ECG performance, blood glucose monitoring, wound care, and oxygen therapy
• Implementation of individualized plans of care and physician orders
• Rapid response activation and escalation of deteriorating patients
• Care coordination with admitting Med/Surg teams and interdisciplinary providers
• Patient and family education; timely clinical documentation
• Support of transfers to inpatient units and continuity of care

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department experience
• IV insertion, phlebotomy, and conscious sedation competency
• New York State RN License with Primary Source Verification (NYSED)
• AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS (current)
• TNCC required at select facilities
• ADN/ASN required; BSN preferred

Preferred:

• CEN (Certified Emergency Nurse)

Strong Med/Surg crossover skills are essential. The ideal candidate is comfortable managing multiple admitted patients simultaneously while maintaining the urgency and clinical vigilance that an active ED demands.