Float Pool Nurse - ICU

CommonSpirit Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 44,772 - 81,140; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Float Pool Nurse in Phoenix, Arizona. You will provide comprehensive nursing care to acutely ill adult patients, ensuring their comfort and safety while addressing their emotional needs.

The ideal candidate should possess an Associate or Bachelor of Nursing degree, two years of nursing experience, and a Registered Nurse license in Arizona. Flexibility in patient care tasks and effective communication with healthcare teams are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of nursing experience is required.
• American Heart Association Certifications: BLS and ACLS are mandatory.
• Recent ICU experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and implement nursing care while ensuring patient comfort.
• Anticipate and respond to informational and emotional needs of patients.
• Guide healthcare personnel in caring for patients.

Skills

Patient care

Emergency response

Nursing assessment

Education

Associate of Nursing/ Bachelor of Nursing

Registered Nurse license in Arizona

Tools

IV pumps

Monitoring equipment

Job description

Job Overview

As our Float Pool Nurse, you will help acutely ill adult patients and their families receive comprehensive, safe, and evidence‑based nursing care, regardless of age, functional status, or developmental level. Your goal is to enable patients to reach desired health outcomes and recover in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and implement nursing care while ensuring patient comfort.
• Anticipate, identify, and respond to informational and emotional needs of patients and families.
• Guide and direct healthcare personnel (e.g., Patient Care Technicians) in caring for patients.
• Maintain knowledge of equipment setup, maintenance, and use (e.g., IV pumps, monitoring equipment, drainage devices) and utilize safeguards such as IV pump drug libraries and monitor alarms.
• Initiate emergency support measures (e.g., cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and protect patients from injury.
• Organize and prioritize patient‑care activities, advocate for patient needs, and demonstrate ethical decision‑making.

Qualifications – Required

• Associate of Nursing, Bachelor of Nursing, or foreign equivalent.
• Two (2) years of nursing experience.
• Registered Nurse license in the state of Arizona.
• American Heart Association Certifications: BLS and ACLS.

Qualifications – Preferred

• Recent (within the last year) nursing experience in an ICU setting.

Location

Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC), Phoenix, AZ.

Pay Range

$32.50 – $58.90 per hour