RN ED Boarder — Inpatient Care, Full-Time Nights

Baylor Scott & White Health; Belton (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The ED Boarder RN role at Baylor Scott & White Health in Temple, TX focuses on admitted patients boarding in the Emergency Department while awaiting inpatient bed placement. This role provides acute care nursing management outside the active ED caseload to ensure continuity of care and patient safety during transition.

Responsibilities include assessments, medication administration, documentation, and coordination with admitting teams; collaborating with ED physicians, hospitalists, and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN school.
• ADN required; BSN preferred.
• Licensed to practice by the Texas Board of Nursing.
• Minimum 2 years RN experience preferred (acute care or hospital).
• 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 handoff to receiving inpatient units.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
• Float to acute care inpatient units as needed when ED boarding volume is low.

Skills

Nursing

Acute care

Inpatient care

Education

ADN

BSN preferred

Job description

The ED Boarder RN role at Baylor Scott & White Health in Temple, TX focuses on admitted patients boarding in the Emergency Department while awaiting inpatient bed placement. This role provides acute care nursing management outside the active ED caseload to ensure continuity of care and patient safety during transition.

Responsibilities include assessments, medication administration, documentation, and coordination with admitting teams; collaborating with ED physicians, hospitalists, and