RN - Disaster Response Pool

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

We are establishing a Disaster Response RN Pool for Charlotte County, Florida (and possibly other areas in the southeastern US) to support emergency medical operations during hurricanes, severe storms, flooding, and other declared disaster or emergency events.

This is a temporary, as-needed position. Selected candidates will be placed into an on-call disaster response pool and activated only when emergency operations are initiated within Charlotte County.

Applicants need not reside within Charlotte County or Florida, but applicant must be available for rapid deployment to Charlotte County with short notice.

Disaster Response RNs provide rapid clinical assessment, direct nursing care, and care coordination services in emergency shelters, special needs shelters, mobile medical units, field clinics, and other temporary response environments. Assignments may vary in duration depending on the severity and scope of the event.

This role requires flexibility, resilience, and the ability to deliver safe, high-quality nursing care in dynamic and resource-limited settings.

Position Type

• Temporary, as-needed disaster response role
• Placement into the Disaster Response RN Pool
• Activation only during declared emergencies
• Variable schedules including extended shifts, weekends, and holidays
• May require rapid deployment with short notice

Core Responsibilities
Emergency Clinical Support

• Conduct nursing assessments and triage within RN scope of practice.
• Provide direct patient care in general population shelters, special needs shelters, or temporary care sites.
• Monitor individuals with chronic conditions requiring medical oversight during sheltering operations.
• Identify and escalate urgent clinical concerns to supervising medical personnel.
• Support medication management and continuity of care for displaced residents.

Care Coordination & Community Support

• Assist residents displaced from hospitals, assisted living facilities, skilled nursing facilities, or home settings.
• Coordinate with local emergency management, public health teams, and community partners.
• Facilitate referrals and follow-up care post-disaster as appropriate.

Patient & Family Education

• Provide education on chronic disease management during disaster conditions.
• Offer guidance on medication access, preventative care, and follow-up planning.
• Deliver compassionate support to individuals experiencing trauma, displacement, or crisis.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with disaster response protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in operational briefings and after-action reviews.
• Track services delivered as required by response leadership.

**Please include resume with application

Requirements:

Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Florida or multistate license.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience (acute care, emergency, community health, or care coordination preferred).
• Ability to work effectively in high-stress, rapidly evolving environments.
• Willingness to be placed on call for disaster activation in Charlotte County.
• Availability for short-notice deployment.
• Strong clinical documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred; Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required.
• Experience in hurricane response, shelter operations, emergency management, or public health response.
• Certification in Emergency Nursing (CEN), Case Management (CCM), or related specialty (preferred).