Registered Nurse (RN) – Critical Care Float

Position Overview

This position involves working as part of a hospital float pool, providing care across various units, including the Emergency Department, Medical Surgical, Telemetry, and Stepdown/PCU. The role requires adaptability and a commitment to delivering high-quality care in diverse clinical settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Float between different departments and units as needed, including critical care areas.
• Maintain patient-to-nurse ratios of up to 1:6 in Medical Surgical settings.
• Physically and mentally prepare to provide care in high acuity areas.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Schedule and Requirements

• Shift: Night shifts (3×12 hours).
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend is expected.
• No on-call duties are required for this position.
• Flexible scheduling is necessary due to the demands of a float pool role.

Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of clinical experience is required.
• The unit accepts first-time travelers, providing opportunities for those new to travel nursing.

Holidays

Travelers are expected to work major holidays during their assignment. The holiday schedule includes:

• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving/Black Friday
• Christmas Eve/Christmas Day
• New Year’s Eve/New Year’s Day

Travelers may be required to work two to three holidays based on their assignment duration.

Compliance and Orientation

Full compliance with all prerequisites is required to ensure a timely start. Orientation hours will be assigned based on contract length.

Join our dedicated team and play a critical role in patient care across various departments while gaining valuable experience in a dynamic environment!