What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN ED Boarders / MS-Tele Float (with $7,500 Completion Bonus) position at ATC - Northwest?
Registered Nurse (RN) – ED Boarders / MS-Tele Float
Location: Bel Air, MD
Assignment Type: Travel
Duration: 13 weeks
Schedule: 3x12 Nights
Patient Ratio: 1:5 (days/nights), 1:4 (weekends)
Pay: $2,066.40/week (plus $2,500 completion bonus per contract, up to $7,500 after three contracts)
Job Description
The ED Boarders / MS-Telemetry RN provides care for patients holding in an emergency overflow area awaiting inpatient placement. This role manages a wide variety of diagnoses and requires strong MS/Tele experience. Nurses in this assignment will care for stable to moderately acute patients and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely, safe, and effective care.
This unit functions as a holding area for multiple specialties across the hospital excluding critical care, requiring flexibility and strong clinical assessment skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to ED boarder and telemetry patients
- Monitor, interpret, and respond to cardiac rhythms
- Conduct thorough patient assessments and document care in Epic
- Administer medications, IV therapies, and manage peripheral and central lines
- Support respiratory care including nasal cannula, BiPAP/CPAP, and oxygen therapy
- Perform phlebotomy, wound care, and assist with ADLs as needed
- Respond to rapid response/code situations
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams
- Follow isolation precautions and infection prevention protocols
- Float to other MS/Tele units as needed
Qualifications
- Active RN license (MD or Compact required)
- Minimum 2 years recent MS/Tele experience required
- BLS, CPI, NIHSS required (CPI provided during orientation)
- ACLS preferred
- Epic charting experience preferred (training provided if needed)
- Ability to work every other weekend
- Strong cardiac telemetry and medical-surgical experience
- Comfortable floating within scope to similar units
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination and recent tuberculosis test required
Benefits
- Weekly pay with competitive rates
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Referral bonuses for referring talented professionals into our network
- Flexible schedules and dedicated recruiter support
About ATC Healthcare
ATC Healthcare has been a leader in healthcare staffing for nearly 40 years, offering personalized placement and support to healthcare professionals nationwide. With over 60 locations, we are committed to connecting skilled nurses, therapists, and clinicians with rewarding career opportunities.
Other Duties: Please note this job summary is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may vary by assignment and may change at any time with or without notice.
Equal Opportunity Employer: ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other category protected by Federal, State, or local law.
Salary : $2,066
