Float Pool Nurse - Med/Surg/Tele

CommonSpirit Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 44,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC) in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Float Pool Nurse to provide comprehensive, evidence-based nursing care for acutely ill adults, with a focus on safety and outcome achievement.

You will assess needs, develop and evaluate care plans, advocate for patients, and collaborate with a wide healthcare team. The role emphasizes ethical decision-making and adaptability in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, safe, evidence-based nursing care for acutely ill adults.
• Assess patient needs, develop and evaluate care plans, and advocate for patients.
• Administer medications, monitor vitals, change dressings, and document promptly.
• Collaborate with social work, care coordination, PT/OT, labs, respiratory and imaging teams.

Skills

Nursing experience

Critical care

Patient advocacy

Leadership

Education

ASN / BSN

Arizona RN License

Tools

ACLS

BLS

AH A Certifications

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Float Pool Nurse, you will help acutely ill adult patients and their families receive comprehensive, safe, and effective, evidence-based nursing care, regardless of age, functional status, or developmental level so they can achieve desired health outcomes and recover in a supportive environment.

Every day you will assess patient and family problems and resources, taking a leadership role in developing, implementing, and evaluating nursing care plans and interventions. You will be expected to organize and prioritize patient care activities, advocate for patient needs with a holistic approach, and demonstrate accountability for ethical behavior and decision-making.

To be successful in this role, you must excel at providing comprehensive, safe, and effective nursing care, adept at organizing and prioritizing patient needs. You should be a strong advocate for patients, demonstrating ethical behavior, sound decision-making, and the ability to adapt quickly to changing patient conditions.

• Provides comprehensive, safe, and effective, evidence-based nursing care to achieve desired health outcomes for the patient.
• Organizes and prioritizes patient care activities balanced with the needs and comfort of the patient.
• Administer medications, change dressings, monitor vital signs, and chart with timely documentation
• Collaborate with a variety of other healthcare professionals such as social work, care coordination, physical therapy, occupational therapy, lab, respiratory therapy, and imaging

Job Requirements

• Associate of Nursing, Bachelors of Nursing or foreign equivalent
• Two (2) years of nursing experience
• Registered Nurse in the state of Arizona
• American Heart Association Certifications
• Basic Life Support Card (AHA BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Card (AHA ACLS)

Preferred

• Nursing experience is recent (within the last year) and in Med/Surg/Tele

Where You’ll Work

Hello Humankindness: Join a Legacy of Healing at Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC) Ready to make a real difference? Join SJHMC in Phoenix AZ., a 571-bed nonprofit founded by the Sisters of Mercy over 125 years ago. We’re more than a hospital; we’re a global destination for life-changing care, embracing patients with humankindness. Here, your calling will flourish. We’re not just a workplace; we’re a community dedicated to a mission of service.

Leaders In Specialized Care

• Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI): A world-renowned center for groundbreaking neurological research and innovative treatments.
• Norton Thoracic Institute (NTI): A national leader in advanced thoracic care with pioneering surgical techniques.
• Level I Trauma Center: One of Arizona’s busiest ERs, providing immediate, comprehensive care for critically injured patients 24/7.

Why SJHMC?

• Culture of Excellence & Well-being: We care for our people, fostering professional and personal growth.
• Community & Collaboration: Be part of a network committed to global health and well-being.
• Join a Legacy, Shape a Future: Over 20% of our patients travel internationally for our specialized care.

This is an invitation to join a family of dedicated professionals at the forefront of medical innovation, united by the power of humankindness.

Pay Range

$32.50 - $58.90 /hour