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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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GI Alliance is seeking an experienced Telephone Triage Nurse.
Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Position purpose
Telephone Triage Nurse will be responsible for patient assessments, patient needs by responding to patients over the phone line. Collaborate with providers ensuring quality patient care in compliance with local, state and federal regulations and accreditation standards.
Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Monitors, prioritizes, and responds to triage needs on the phone line.
- Responds to patient inquiries, prioritizing responses and routing urgent situations to a physician or a provider.
- Talks directly to patients on the telephone to schedule patients to their physician during office hours.
- Maintains accurate and detailed documentation and follows patient privacy in accordance with HIPAA and company policies and procedures.
- Arranges appointments for patients who need to see a physician. Consults with physician as needed.
- Delivers patient education, according to the individualized needs of the patient and as prescribed by the Provider and/or Group policy.
- Serve as a clinical resource and professional role model for other staff.
- Prioritizes work tasks and services and completes tasks in a timely manner.
- Maintains accurate, clear and concise progress notes, problem lists, and medication lists.
- Communicates respectfully with staff, consultants, and patients.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education: Associates degree in nursing. Active and valid nursing license in good standing from the state the practice is located in.
Experience: One (1) year triage experience preferred.
Additional Qualifications: N/A
Performance Requirements:
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proficient technical (computer) skills.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
- Self-motivated with initiative.
- Strong sense of ethics.
- Patient-minded focus
- Team player
GI Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming, and equitable work environment. Our company values and celebrates the diversity of our physicians, staff and patients. We firmly believe our service is greatly enriched by our diversity of thought, experience, perspective, culture, and background.
Please Note: All job offers are contingent on the successful completion of pre-employment criminal history check.
NOTE: ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED IN FULL FOR CONSIDERATION.
No phone calls or agencies, please.
EEO/AA-M/F/disabled/protected veteran
GI Alliance is seeking an experienced Telephone Triage Nurse.
Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Position purpose
Telephone Triage Nurse will be responsible for patient assessments, patient needs by responding to patients over the phone line. Collaborate with providers ensuring quality patient care in compliance with local, state and federal regulations and accreditation standards.
Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Monitors, prioritizes, and responds to triage needs on the phone line.
- Responds to patient inquiries, prioritizing responses and routing urgent situations to a physician or a provider.
- Talks directly to patients on the telephone to schedule patients to their physician during office hours.
- Maintains accurate and detailed documentation and follows patient privacy in accordance with HIPAA and company policies and procedures.
- Arranges appointments for patients who need to see a physician. Consults with physician as needed.
- Delivers patient education, according to the individualized needs of the patient and as prescribed by the Provider and/or Group policy.
- Serve as a clinical resource and professional role model for other staff.
- Prioritizes work tasks and services and completes tasks in a timely manner.
- Maintains accurate, clear and concise progress notes, problem lists, and medication lists.
- Communicates respectfully with staff, consultants, and patients.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education: Associates degree in nursing. Active and valid nursing license in good standing from the state the practice is located in.
Experience: One (1) year triage experience preferred.
Additional Qualifications: N/A
Performance Requirements:
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proficient technical (computer) skills.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
- Self-motivated with initiative.
- Strong sense of ethics.
- Patient-minded focus
- Team player
GI Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming, and equitable work environment. Our company values and celebrates the diversity of our physicians, staff and patients. We firmly believe our service is greatly enriched by our diversity of thought, experience, perspective, culture, and background.
Please Note: All job offers are contingent on the successful completion of pre-employment criminal history check.
NOTE: ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED IN FULL FOR CONSIDERATION.
No phone calls or agencies, please.
EEO/AA-M/F/disabled/protected veteran
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Who's Hiring
- Oak Street Health, part of CVS Health48
- Community Health Network12
- Advocate Aurora Health10
- Atrium Health7
- Indiana University Health6
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services29
- Government & Public Sector2
- Education1
- Automotive1
- Science & Research1
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 Oak Street Health, part of CVS Health, Community Health Network, and Advocate Aurora Health, with the largest share of openings in Indiana, North Carolina, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Health systems, urgent care chains, and telehealth providers account for the majority of active postings.
How many triage nurse jobs are remote?
About 65% of triage nurse openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 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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