Rn Float Pool

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse in the Float Pool provides skilled nursing care across multiple medical/surgical units including cardiology, orthopedics, surgery, neurology, and oncology. This role involves managing patient care for adults and geriatric populations in a fast-paced environment, performing clinical procedures such as IV insertion, line management, and airway care. The nurse collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient outcomes and must be adaptable to varying patient ratios and unit demands.

• Active Registered Nurse license in the state of Missouri.
• Minimum of 2 years nursing experience, preferably in medical/surgical or related specialties.
• Proficiency in IV insertion, PICC/central line and vascular device management.
• Competency in airway management including CPAP/BiPAP and tracheostomy care.
• Experience with telemetry monitoring and interpretation.
• Strong clinical assessment, medication administration, and treatment planning skills.
• Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.

• Experience with orthopedic traction, continuous passive motion (CPM), epidural/PCA pumps, feeding tubes, and wound vacuum therapy.
• Familiarity with remote telemetry nursing.
• Previous float pool or multi-unit nursing experience.

• Must be willing to float to various medical/surgical units including cardio, ortho, neuro, oncology, and surgical units.
• Patient ratios may vary from 1:6 to 1:8; nurses must be flexible to accept higher ratios when required.
• Work involves a fast-paced environment requiring adaptability and strong prioritization skills.
• Compliance with continuing education unit (CEU) documentation is mandatory.

• Day shift schedule as assigned within the float pool.
• Shift assignments may vary based on unit needs and patient census.