Triage Nurse Jobs
Triage Nurse jobs are open across hospitals, urgent care centers, emergency departments, and telehealth platforms, at every level from new-grad RN to charge nurse and clinical lead, with specializations in emergency triage, telephone triage, and pediatric triage. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Location: METROHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
Biweekly Hours: 72.00
Shift: 7a-730p
The MetroHealth System is redefining health care by going beyond medical treatment to improve the foundations of community health and well-being: affordable housing, a cleaner environment, economic opportunity and access to fresh food, convenient transportation, legal help and other services. The system strives to become as good at preventing disease as it is at treating it. Founded in 1837, Cuyahoga County’s safety-net health system operates four hospitals, four emergency departments and more than 20 health centers.
Summary
Oversees and coordinates the placement of all admissions (elective and emergent) from outside hospitals (OSH), direct admits and intra-facility transfers in accordance with clinical standards and guidelines in an efficient manner based on current bed availability. Ensures the patient is admitted to the most appropriate bed available within system using appropriate admission criteria and scopes of practice. Upholds the standards of the Centralized Bed Management System, admission, discharge, and throughput policies, procedures, and processes. Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer services standards of The MetroHealth System.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Current Registered Nurse License in the State of Ohio.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN).
- Three to five years of clinical experience in critical care or combination of critical care and emergency care as an RN.
- Proven excellent customer service skills.
- Proven ability to multitask.
- Demonstrated basic computer skills.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with physicians and other health care professionals as well as patients and families.
- Demonstrated knowledge to triage patients to the appropriate level of care when planning bed placement or facilitating care at time of admission.
- Demonstrated ability to utilize Epic, paging system, and all other needed applications to perform role responsibilities.
- Ability to interact effectively with a wide range of cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Preferred:
- Two years of experience with bed management and/or transfer center.
- Experience with flow of patients at MetroHealth Medical Center.
- Nursing supervisory experience.
Physical Demands:
May need to move around intermittently during the day, including sitting, standing, stooping, bending, and ambulating. May need to remain still for extended periods, including sitting and standing. Ability to communicate in face-to-face, phone, email, and other communications. Ability to read job related documents. Ability to use computer.
Location: METROHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
Biweekly Hours: 72.00
Shift: 7a-730p
The MetroHealth System is redefining health care by going beyond medical treatment to improve the foundations of community health and well-being: affordable housing, a cleaner environment, economic opportunity and access to fresh food, convenient transportation, legal help and other services. The system strives to become as good at preventing disease as it is at treating it. Founded in 1837, Cuyahoga County’s safety-net health system operates four hospitals, four emergency departments and more than 20 health centers.
Summary
Oversees and coordinates the placement of all admissions (elective and emergent) from outside hospitals (OSH), direct admits and intra-facility transfers in accordance with clinical standards and guidelines in an efficient manner based on current bed availability. Ensures the patient is admitted to the most appropriate bed available within system using appropriate admission criteria and scopes of practice. Upholds the standards of the Centralized Bed Management System, admission, discharge, and throughput policies, procedures, and processes. Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer services standards of The MetroHealth System.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Current Registered Nurse License in the State of Ohio.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN).
- Three to five years of clinical experience in critical care or combination of critical care and emergency care as an RN.
- Proven excellent customer service skills.
- Proven ability to multitask.
- Demonstrated basic computer skills.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with physicians and other health care professionals as well as patients and families.
- Demonstrated knowledge to triage patients to the appropriate level of care when planning bed placement or facilitating care at time of admission.
- Demonstrated ability to utilize Epic, paging system, and all other needed applications to perform role responsibilities.
- Ability to interact effectively with a wide range of cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Preferred:
- Two years of experience with bed management and/or transfer center.
- Experience with flow of patients at MetroHealth Medical Center.
- Nursing supervisory experience.
Physical Demands:
May need to move around intermittently during the day, including sitting, standing, stooping, bending, and ambulating. May need to remain still for extended periods, including sitting and standing. Ability to communicate in face-to-face, phone, email, and other communications. Ability to read job related documents. Ability to use computer.
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Find Triage Nurse JobsTriage Nurse Job Market
A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Sanford Health25
- Atrium Health14
- Trinity Health5
- UofL Health4
- Advocate Aurora Health3
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services125
- Non-Profit & Social Services13
- Education6
- Technology & Software2
- Consulting & Professional Services1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in triage nurse jobs.
- Active RN license in the state of hire with no restrictions
- Minimum one to two years of emergency, urgent care, or acute care nursing experience
- Proficiency with ESI (Emergency Severity Index) triage protocols
- Current BLS certification, with ACLS or PALS required for many ED settings
- Experience using electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills under high patient volume
Tips for Your Triage Nurse Job Search
Quantify your triage throughput on your resume
Recruiters want to see volume and acuity, not just job duties. List the average number of patients you triaged per shift, the ESI levels you managed most often, and any high-acuity scenarios you handled independently. Specifics set your resume apart from generic RN applications.
Highlight your triage assessment certifications
Many postings require or strongly prefer CEN, CPEN, or TNCC in addition to your RN license. List every active certification with its expiration date. If you're studying for one, note it as in-progress so hiring managers know you're on track.
Filter openings by triage setting, not just title
The day-to-day work in an ED triage bay, a telehealth call center, and a school clinic are very different. Search by setting as well as title so you target roles that match your actual experience, whether that's in-person ESI scoring or protocol-driven telephone assessment.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists triage nurse openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare scenario answers for your triage interview
Interviewers will ask you to walk through how you prioritize a waiting room with multiple high-acuity patients arriving at once. Practice structured SBAR responses for at least three complex triage scenarios before your interview so your reasoning is clear and confident under pressure.
Negotiate shift differentials, not just base pay
Triage nurse roles often involve evenings, nights, and weekends. When you receive an offer, ask specifically about shift differential rates, on-call expectations, and overtime policies. These can significantly affect your total compensation and schedule quality.
Triage Nurse Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most triage nurses?
The companies hiring the most triage nurses right now include Sanford Health, Atrium Health, and Trinity Health, with the largest share of openings in North Dakota, North Carolina, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Health systems, urgent care chains, and telehealth providers account for the majority of active postings.
How many triage nurse jobs are remote?
About 20% of triage nurse openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, with most remote roles concentrated in telephone triage, nurse advice lines, and telehealth platforms rather than in-person emergency or urgent care settings. If remote work is a priority, filtering specifically for telephone triage titles will surface the highest share of those options.
How do you become a triage nurse?
Start by earning your RN license through an ADN or BSN program, then build clinical experience in an emergency department, urgent care center, or med-surg unit where you assess patients regularly. Most employers require hands-on acute care experience before moving into a dedicated triage role. Earning a CEN or TNCC certification strengthens your candidacy and demonstrates formal triage competency to hiring managers.
Can you get a triage nurse job with limited experience?
Most dedicated triage positions require prior acute care experience because independent patient assessment and acuity prioritization carry real clinical risk. New grads can position themselves by seeking ED technician or float pool roles first, requesting triage observation hours, and completing ESI training. Telehealth triage companies occasionally hire nurses with strong assessment backgrounds even if formal triage experience is limited, making them a practical entry point.
What does the triage nurse interview process look like?
Most triage nurse interviews include a phone screen with HR, followed by a clinical interview with a nurse manager or charge nurse that focuses on scenario-based questions about patient prioritization, acuity assessment, and handling simultaneous arrivals. Some employers add a practical assessment or case review. ED settings often ask about your experience with ESI levels, while telehealth roles focus on your ability to apply standardized protocols and document calls accurately.
Where can I find and apply to triage nurse jobs?
You can find and apply to triage nurse jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from hospitals, urgent care centers, telehealth companies, and health systems across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and setting preference, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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