RN - 19259058

Temple University Hospital • Philadelphia, PA

39d • Onsite

About The Position

The ICU Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing inpatient-level nursing care to patients who are boarded in the Emergency Department while waiting for transfer to an inpatient bed. This role is crucial in supporting patient safety, optimizing throughput, and ensuring continuity of care during times of high hospital occupancy.

Requirements

• Recent critical care experience is required.
• Competence with ventilators, intravenous drips, and high-acuity patients is preferred.
• Active RN license.
• Current certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS), NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
• Demonstrate strong inpatient clinical skills.
• Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment.
• Clear communication with interdisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to patient safety and quality care.

Nice To Haves

• Competence with ventilators, intravenous drips, and high-acuity patients is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Providing inpatient-level nursing care to patients boarded in the Emergency Department.
• Supporting patient safety, optimizing throughput, and ensuring continuity of care.
• Caring for ventilated patients.
• Caring for patients requiring vasoactive infusions.
• Addressing other critical care needs while patients are boarding in the Emergency Department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level