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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Overview

Open roles315+
Top stateFlorida
Top cityGainesville, FL
Work type50% On-site
Top industryHealthcare
Companies hiring100+

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The University of Toledo
Triage Nurse - CCC Multi Specialty
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The University of Toledo
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Triage Nurse - CCC Multi Specialty
The University of Toledo
Toledo, Ohio
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$27 - $34/hr
BLS Certification
5,001-10,000

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Home Health Care, Inc.
Triage Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
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Home Health Care, Inc.
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Triage Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Home Health Care, Inc.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Caregiving & Elderly Support
$24 - $27/hr
On-Site
None
501-1,000

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Catholic Charities Family and Community Services
Registered Nurse-On Call Triage
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Registered Nurse-On Call Triage
Catholic Charities Family and Community Services
Rochester, New York
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$35 - $38/hr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree

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Inova Health System
Registered Nurse (RN) Breast and GYN Oncology Phone Triage
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Inova Health System
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Registered Nurse (RN) Breast and GYN Oncology Phone Triage
Inova Health System
Fairfax, Virginia
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Remote (US)
BLS Certification
10,000+

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Rochester Regional Health
Registered Nurse - GI Triage
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Rochester Regional Health
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Registered Nurse - GI Triage
Rochester Regional Health
Rochester, New York
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$35.34 - $47.13/hr
BLS Certification
10,000+

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Triage Nurse Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • F
    Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute16
  • Atrium Health
    Atrium Health7
  • Community Health Network
    Community Health Network6
  • firsthand
    firsthand5
  • D
    Duke Health5

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services63
  • Education6
  • Government & Public Sector4
  • Technology & Software3
  • Science & Research2

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 Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, Atrium Health, and Community Health Network, with the largest share of openings in Florida, North Carolina, and Indiana, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Health systems, urgent care chains, and telehealth providers account for the majority of active postings.

How many triage nurse jobs are remote?

About 50% of triage nurse openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 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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