Float Registered Nurse - Mid Shift

Sheppard Pratt Careers • Towson, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Float Registered Nurse provides coverage across various core hospital units in response to staffing shortages or patient needs. The role delivers professional nursing services—including assessing, administering, and evaluating patient care—in accordance with the team treatment plan. The nurse administers physician-prescribed treatment, teaches patients, provides psychosocial support, directs Mental Health Workers in day-to-day clinical care, and documents and reports patient progress to the treatment team.

The position is scheduled for 36 hours per week, from 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., with biweekly weekend work. It is performed in person. The pay range is $38.45 to $63.37; pay is determined by factors including years and level of related experience.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Maryland at the time of appointment, maintained continuously while in the position.
• Knowledge of nursing theory, principles, and practices, and basic computer usage skills.
• Analytical ability and sound nursing knowledge to formulate nursing care plans, implement care, and document relevant information about patient condition.
• Ability to identify when assistance or supervision is needed and seek appropriate resources.
• Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with psychiatric patients, treatment team members, and patients’ family members.
• Maintain professional knowledge and skills through professional meetings, workshops, courses, and in-service educational sessions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a psychiatric nursing setting is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide additional or relief coverage in varying patient-care areas based on staffing shortages or patient status.
• Provide professional nursing services, including assessing, administering, and evaluating patient care in accordance with the team treatment plan.
• Administer medical treatment prescribed by a physician.
• Teach patients and provide psychosocial support.
• Provide day-to-day clinical direction to Mental Health Workers.
• Document and report patient progress to the treatment team.

Benefits

• Professional development, including tuition reimbursement for ongoing education and licensure or certification preparation.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for benefit-eligible positions.
• 403(b) retirement match.
• Paid time off for benefit-eligible positions.
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Mileage reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed