Registered Nurse - Market Float ED

Novant Health; Hardeeville (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health Coastal Carolina Medical Center is seeking a qualified RN to join our Market Float team for night shifts. The role requires rapid triage, comprehensive patient assessments, and timely reporting of critical changes to physicians and APN.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and advocate for patient rights across diverse ED settings. The ideal candidate holds an active RN license, with optional ENPC/TNCC/CEN credentials and a nursing degree; one year of experience is

Qualifications

• RN license valid in state required.
• ENPC/TNCC/CEN preferred.
• NC state approved restrictive interventions curricula within 3 months of hire required.

Responsibilities

• Perform rapid, systematic patient triage to determine acuity and prioritize life-threatening conditions.
• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments across lifespan with vitals and history.
• Recognize and report critical changes to physician or APN.

Skills

Triage

Vital signs

Patient assessment

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Education

RN licensure (current)

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

What We Offer:

Join the Novant Health Coastal Carolina Medical Center team as a Market Float RN!

Status: Full Time

Shift: 7pm-7am

Location: This position will float to all four local Emergency Departments:

Hilton Head Hospital - 25 Hospital Center Blvd, Hilton Head, South Carolina 29926

Coastal Carolina Medical Center - 1000 Medical Center Dr, Hardeeville, SC 29927

Tidewatch

Freestanding ED - 349

Tidewatch

Dr West, Bluffton, SC 29910

Bluffton Freestanding ED - 8 Parkside Ave, Bluffton, SC

What We're Looking For:

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED, required.
• 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, preferred.

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. If your RN nursing license has been inactive, retired or lapsed for five years or more and you have not been licensed in another state during the last five years, successful completion of a Board approved refresher course is required prior to reactivating or reinstating your license. In order to be considered for current licensure status, you must apply for reinstatement within one year of completing the refresher course.

Experience: One year relevant experience, preferred.

Licensure/Certification:

• Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required.
• ENPC, TNCC or CEN; preferred.
• NC state approved curricula for restrictive interventions (facility specific) within 3 months of hire, required.

What You'll Do:

Key Duties:

• Perform rapid, systematic patient triage to quickly determine patient acuity and prioritize life-threatening conditions.
• Conduct comprehensive initial and ongoing patient assessments, including physical examination, vital sign monitoring, and detailed history collection, for patients across the lifespan (pediatric to geriatric).
• Promptly recognize and report critical changes in patient status to the appropriate physician or advanced practice provider.
• Collaborate effectively as a core member of the interdisciplinary team, coordinating with physicians, paramedics, specialists, and other hospital units (e.g., ICU, OR, Inpatient).
• Provide clear, concise, and accurate handoff communication during patient transfers, shift changes, and between care teams.
• Offer emotional support and reassurance to patients and their families during high-stress, crisis, and traumatic situations.
• Serve as a patient advocate, ensuring patient rights are respected and care decisions reflect the patient's best interests and wishes.