Job Title Emergency Department Inpatient RN (ED Boarder) Location Hartford, CT | Acute Care Schedule / Job Type Contract | 13 Weeks | Days (0700–1930) | 3x12-hour shifts | Expected 36 hours/week | Every Other Weekend / Every Other Holiday Key Responsibilities • Provide inpatient and observation-level nursing care for admitted emergency department patients awaiting bed placement within the hospital • Manage a diverse patient population of high acuity in a Level I Trauma, Comprehensive Cardiac, and Comprehensive Stroke Center environment • Administer medications and perform cardiac monitoring, including arrhythmia recognition and telemetry management • Receive and manage assignments given in 4-hour blocks based on census and acuity needs • Demonstrate proficiency in EPIC EHR — additional EPIC training is not provided; candidates must pass the EPIC skills exam • Complete required specialty skills exams (Med Administration, Arrhythmia/Tele, and Step Down Challenge Exam if applicable) — exams are one-time pass/fail Required Qualifications • Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing; BSN required — ASN/ADN candidates with relevant experience may be considered • Current Connecticut RN license required prior to start date • BLS certification through the American Heart Association required prior to start date • ACLS certification required prior to start date • Arrhythmia certification required prior to start date • Minimum 2+ years of recent Level I Trauma experience (800+ bed facility) required Preferred Experience / Skills • 3+ years of recent medical-surgical, stepdown, float pool, or comparable acute care experience • Experience in a high-volume, high-acuity emergency department setting • Demonstrated flexibility and ability to function effectively within a team-based environment • Prior experience with inpatient and observation patient classification and care Why Join Us • Opportunity to work in one of the busiest and most comprehensive emergency departments in the region, recognized for excellence in leadership, safety, and innovation in nursing practice • Gain advanced clinical exposure across inpatient, observation, and emergency care settings within a nationally accredited trauma and specialty center