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Float Pool Registered Nurse (RN)

Unit Information

This Float Pool position will float within the scope of practice and across various units in the hospital, including Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Telemetry, Medical-Surgical, and Emergency Department Holding. There is also the potential to float to an alternate location within a short distance for patient care.

Minimum Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience required.
• First-time travelers are welcome with strong PCU/Telemetry and prior float pool experience.

Patient Types / Common Diagnoses

The most frequent assignment will be in the Emergency Department Holding, though there may be rotations in the inpatient PCU. Typical patient conditions may include:

• Neuro and Trauma cases
• Surgical and Medical conditions
• Respiratory compromise, Sepsis, Renal failure, Bleeding disorders
• Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Pneumonia, Orthopedic issues
• Cardiac Stepdown care and Short Stay observations post-procedures (CABG, TAVRs, STEMIs) including pain management and monitoring.

Patient Ratios

• PCU: 1 nurse to 4 patients.
• Medical-Surgical: 1 nurse to 5-6 patients.

Required Licenses and Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale)

Required Skills

• IV Medication Titration
• Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation
• BIPAP Management
• Ostomy and general drains management
• Tracheostomy care, Chest tube management, and Lumbar drain experience
• Experience with TR Bands is preferred
• Familiarity with EPIC electronic medical records system is required

Support within the Department

Staffing support includes:

• CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)
• Charge RN without patient assignment
• Hospitalist available 24/7
• Respiratory Therapists available 24/7
• Cardiac and Specialty Physicians available on-call 24/7

Technology and Equipment

• Electronic Medical Record System: EPIC
• IV Pump: Alaris
• Medication Dispensing: Pyxis

Floating Details

The float pool nurse may be required to float within the hospital to various units, including PCU, Telemetry, Medical-Surgical, and ER Holding, as well as to an alternate location for patient care as necessary.

Orientation

• 1-day general hospital orientation
• 1 day of unit orientation (12 hours) on the PCU unit with light unit orientation.

Scheduling

• Weekend rotation: every other weekend with potential for back-to-back weekends occasionally.
• Requests for time off (RTO): Up to 5 days may be approved.
• Typical shift times: 0700-1930 or 1900-0730.
• Schedules are made in 3-week increments with notification 7-10 days prior to the schedule beginning.
• No self-scheduling or guaranteed patterned schedule.

Additional Notes

• Scrub colors: Any solid color, professional attire is expected.
• Free parking is available.
• Mandatory documentation includes filling out whiteboards, hourly rounding, and bedside reports.
• Saline flushes are considered medication; do not leave them unattended at the bedside or in your pocket.</li