Registered Nurse; RN ED Observation​/Float-Rochester, NY

Registered Nurse (RN) – ED Observation / Float

Location:

Rochester, NY 14642
Pay: $2,300 – $2,500 per week

Start Date:

04/13/2026

Contract:

Through 07/11/2026 (option to extend)

Schedule:

Rotating Days/Evenings/Nights, weekends, holidays, on-call/callback as needed
Openings: 1

We are seeking an experienced RN for the Emergency Department Observation Unit / Float Pool. This fast-paced unit provides care for patients requiring short-term observation to determine admission versus discharge, with a high patient turnover and diverse acuity levels.

Observation unit with 20–27 patient turnover daily

Average length of stay: ~27 hours

24/7 provider coverage

Mix of observation and admitted boarding patients

Fast-paced, high-acuity environment

• Provide care for patients in observation and ED boarding status
• Monitor and assess patients for changes in condition
• Administer medications and treatments per protocol
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for patient care planning
• Support safe discharge or transition to inpatient admission

• Rotating shifts (Days, Evenings, Nights)
• Weekends, holidays, on-call, and callback required
• May float based on unit needs

• Active NY State RN License (required)
• Minimum 2 years Med/Surg experience
• Telemetry experience required
• BLS (AHA required)

• NIHSS certification (preferred)
• Experience in observation or ED settings

• Gain experience in a high-turnover, fast-paced observation unit
• Exposure to a wide range of patient conditions
• Strong clinical decision-making environment