RN ED Boarder – Acute Care Continuity Nurse (Days)

Baylor Scott & White Health; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health seeks an ED Boarder RN to manage admitted patients boarding in the ED, ensuring continuity of care and patient safety during bed placement transitions. The role emphasizes collaboration with ED physicians, hospitalists, and inpatient teams.

This full-time daytime position in Temple, TX requires ADN (BSN preferred), Texas RN licensure, and BLS certification. Experience in acute care is preferred, with potential cross-unit support as needed.

Qualifications

• ADN required; BSN preferred.
• TX RN license required.
• Minimum 2 years RN acute care/hospital experience preferred.
• BLS required.
• Ability to adapt to dynamic care environments and collaborate across departments.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to admitted patients awaiting inpatient bed placement.
• Perform assessments, medication administration, monitoring, and documentation per inpatient standards of care.
• Coordinate care with admitting providers and interdisciplinary teams.
• Facilitate safe and efficient patient handoff to receiving inpatient units.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and evidence-based practice.
• Float to acute care inpatient units as needed when ED boarding volume is low.

Skills

Acute care nursing

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient advocacy

Unit float flexibility

Education

ADN degree

BSN preferred

RN license (TX)

BLS certification

Tools

EPIC/EHR

Job description

Baylor Scott & White Health seeks an ED Boarder RN to manage admitted patients boarding in the ED, ensuring continuity of care and patient safety during bed placement transitions. The role emphasizes collaboration with ED physicians, hospitalists, and inpatient teams.

This full-time daytime position in Temple, TX requires ADN (BSN preferred), Texas RN licensure, and BLS certification. Experience in acute care is preferred, with potential cross-unit support as needed.