RN Emergency Fellowship

Location: Open • Full Time • 12 Hour Night

About the Role

NCH is committed to the growth and development of nurses within our health system. This Emergency Nursing Fellowship is open to new graduates and experienced acute-care nurses outside of NCH. The 12–14-week program (start date: October 19, 2026) combines computer modules, simulation, and precepted clinical rotations across our ED campuses. Applications are open now through September 18, 2026.

Fellows must sign a two-year employment commitment to remain in the Emergency Unit in a full-time position after completing the training.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Florida
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association

Responsibilities

• Independently plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care using standards of care, policy, and procedure
• Provide direct nursing care to patients of all ages in emergency and minor-care settings
• Develop and implement care plans that include strategies to attain expected outcomes
• Coordinate care delivery and employ patient teaching to promote health and safety
• Evaluate progress toward outcomes and practice ethically
• Integrate evidence and research findings into practice
• Participate in shared decision-making, unit committees, and quality-improvement activities
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the inter-professional team
• Demonstrate leadership in the professional practice setting
• Utilize appropriate resources to plan and deliver safe, effective, and financially responsible nursing services
• Practice in an environmentally safe and healthy manner
• Use the five-tiered Adult or Pediatric Triage Assessment sheet
• Interpret cardiac rhythms, pulse oximetry, and hemodynamic measurements
• Maintain Emergency Department–specific certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS (PALS required for Emergency Department assignment)
• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain ED-specific equipment safely
• Participate in the orientation of new nursing personnel; serve as a preceptor
• Cross-train to all areas of the Emergency Department, including EDX and Minor Adult ED
• Care for admitted patients and complete inpatient orders for patients awaiting admission
• Maintain continuum of care by referring patients to the Follow-Up Nurse, Case Manager, or appropriate community agencies
• Update the patient-tracking system in a timely manner
• Function in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, making rapid critical decisions
• Assist peers with assignments, respond to needs in other areas, and rotate schedules flexibly to meet department needs