Night RN: ED Boarder for Inpatient Care & Transitions

Baylor Scott & White Health; Belton (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health in Temple, TX is seeking an ED Boarder RN to care for admitted patients boarding in the Emergency Department. This role focuses on acute care nursing for patients awaiting inpatient bed placement, ensuring continuity of care and patient safety during transition.

The ideal candidate is a graduate of an accredited RN program, with ADN required (BSN preferred), Texas RN license, and BLS. Minimum 2 years of acute care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• RN program graduate from an accredited school.
• ADN is required; BSN preferred.
• Texas RN license is required.
• BLS certification is required.
• 2 years acute care or hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient nursing care to admitted patients awaiting bed placement.
• Perform assessments, medications, monitoring, and documentation per inpatient standards.
• Coordinate care with admitting providers and interdisciplinary teams.
• Facilitate safe handoffs to receiving inpatient units.
• Float to other acute care inpatient units as needed when ED boarding volume is low.

Skills

BLS certification

Acute care nursing

Inpatient handoff

Collaboration

Education

ADN required; BSN preferred

Job description

Baylor Scott & White Health in Temple, TX is seeking an ED Boarder RN to care for admitted patients boarding in the Emergency Department. This role focuses on acute care nursing for patients awaiting inpatient bed placement, ensuring continuity of care and patient safety during transition.

The ideal candidate is a graduate of an accredited RN program, with ADN required (BSN preferred), Texas RN license, and BLS. Minimum 2 years of acute care experience is preferred.