STAFF NURSE - Emergency Department Float Pool - Mount Sinai West - Full Time (Day) - Must be an experienced RN

Mount Sinai; New York (NY); On-site; USD 179,088,000 - 187,354,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai West is seeking a Staff Nurse for the Emergency Department Float Pool to provide comprehensive nursing care through assessment, planning, and intervention. This role works in a collaborative, high-acuity environment and supports patient progress and discharge planning.

The position requires a BSN, 1+ year RN experience (Med/Surg Telemetry preferred), and NY RN licensure with BCLS, ACLS, and PALS; Neonatal Resuscitation is preferred for certain units.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) is required.
• 1+ year of RN experience is required; Med/Surg Telemetry experience is highly preferred.
• Current RN License in New York. BCLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications are required; Neonatal Resuscitation Program is preferred for some departments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nursing assessments based on interviews, examinations, and records.
• Ensure progress notes and care plans reflect patient status and updates.
• Perform discharge planning aligned with patient condition.
• Communicate information to patients according to their readiness to learn.
• Support orientation of new staff as a preceptor and mentor.

Skills

Nursing assessments

Patient education

Mentoring/precepting

Education

BSN

Job description

About This Role

The Staff Nurse in the Emergency Department Float Pool at Mount Sinai West is responsible for providing comprehensive care to patients by assessing, diagnosing, planning, and intervening in health problems. This role is ideal for experienced RNs who thrive in a collaborative environment and are committed to delivering high-quality patient care.

Highlights

• Pay: $64/hour
• Location: New York, NY
• Facility: Mount Sinai West
• Department/Unit: Nursing Float Pool - WST
• Schedule: Full-Time, Day shift (7am to 7:30pm) plus every other weekend

What You’ll Do

• Conduct nursing assessments based on interview, examination, observation, and review of patient records.
• Ensure patient progress is reflected in progress notes and revised care plans.
• Perform discharge planning consistent with the patient’s status.
• Communicate information to patients based on their level of awareness and readiness to learn.
• Support orientation of new staff members by providing feedback and acting as a preceptor.
• Function as a professional role model and mentor for students and volunteers.
• Organize provision of care to meet priority needs of patients and unit.
• Communicate condition of patients requiring additional intervention to leadership.
• Participate in the development of other staff members.
• Reflect collaborative efforts in meeting patient and unit needs through communication.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) required.
• Experience: 1+ year of RN experience required. Med/Surg Telemetry experience highly preferred.
• Licenses & Certifications: Current RN License in New York. BCLS certification required. ACLS certification required. PALS certification required. Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certificate preferred for specific departments.

About Mount Sinai

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with over 48,000 employees across eight hospitals and numerous outpatient practices. They are dedicated to delivering outstanding patient care and fostering an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued and empowered to grow. Mount Sinai is committed to advancing health for all by addressing complex healthcare challenges and providing high-quality care to the communities they serve.