Float Registered Nurse

Sheppard-Pratt-; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 53,000 - 87,000; Part time

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt in Towson, MD is seeking a Float Registered Nurse to provide coverage across units, supporting staffing needs and patient care.

Schedule: 32 hours weekly, 3 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. with rotating weekends, in person. The role requires MD RN license and strong clinical and communication skills to work with the treatment team.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Active RN license in Maryland at appointment.
• Ability to document and communicate patient progress.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for providing additional and/or relief coverage as indicated by staff shortage or patient status in varying patient care areas.
• Perform a full range of professional nursing services, including assessing, administering, and evaluating patient care, in accordance with team treatment plan.
• Administer medical treatment as prescribed by physician and is responsible for teaching and providing psychosocial support to patients.
• Provide day-to-day clinical direction to Mental Health Workers.
• Document and reports patient progress to treatment team.

Skills

Nursing

Clinical assessment

Interpersonal skills

Education

Registered Nurse license

Job description

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Float Registered Nurse

• Posted on September 3, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location

Hospital - Towson
Towson, MD 21204, USA

• Hourly Range : $38.45 USD to $63.37 USD
• Nursing
• Part-Time
• Requisition #: FLOAT011721

Description

Schedule: 32 hours weekly, 3 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. with rotating weekends. Type: In Person.

As a Float Nurse (RN), you will:

• Be responsible for providing additional and/or relief coverage as indicated by staff shortage or patient status in varying patient care areas.
• Perform a full range of professional nursing services, including assessing, administering, and evaluating patient care, in accordance with team treatment plan.
• Administer medical treatment as prescribed by physician and is responsible for teaching and providing psychosocial support to patients.
• Provide day-to-day clinical direction to Mental Health Workers.
• Document and reports patient progress to treatment team.

Requires:

• Knowledge of nursing theory, principles, and practices and basic computer usage skills - acquired through graduation from an accredited program of nursing.
• Possession of a current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland at the time of appointment and continuously while in position.Maintains professional knowledge and skills through attendance at professional meetings, workshops, courses, and in-service educational sessions.
• Analytical ability and sound nursing knowledge for the effective formulation of nursing care plans, implementation of care, and appropriate documentation of pertinent information regarding patient condition.Individual must be able to identify the need for assistance/supervision and seek out appropriate resources.
• Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with psychiatrically ill patients in order to gain their cooperation and allay apprehensions, with treatment team members in the delivery of care, and with patients and family members to provide effective health teaching (51-80% of work time).

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