Float Pool Registered Nurse

Alpha Home Health and Hospice; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 47,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Home Health and Hospice is seeking an experienced Medical-Surgical Float Pool Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive bedside care across a flexible float pool. You will assess patients, develop and evaluate care plans, and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to support optimal outcomes.

Responsibilities include administering medications and treatments, delivering high-quality pre- and post-operative care, and educating patients and families about diagnoses, procedures,

Qualifications

• RN with medical-surgical nursing experience.
• Strong assessment, care planning and clinical decision-making skills.
• Ability to administer medications and manage treatments.
• Proficiency in pre- and post-operative patient care.
• Ability to educate patients and families and communicate clearly.
• Experience collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and delegating tasks.
• Demonstrates sound judgment and patient-centered, safety-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical-surgical nursing care across a float pool.
• Assess patient conditions and develop/ evaluate individualized care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments safely.
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team to support outcomes.
• Deliver pre- and post-operative care, monitor and manage symptoms.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, procedures, medications, and self-care.
• Contribute to discharge planning and ensure safe continuity after hospitalization.

Skills

Medical-surgical RN experience

Assessment and care planning

Medication administration

Pre- and post-operative care

Patient/family education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical judgment and safety focus

Job description

Medical-Surgical Float Pool Registered Nurse

Provide comprehensive medical-surgical nursing care across a float pool by assessing patient conditions, developing, and evaluating individualized care plans. Administer medications and treatments safely and effectively, and coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team to support optimal patient outcomes.

Deliver high-quality pre- and post-operative care, including monitoring, symptom management, and readiness for transitions. Educate patients and families on diagnoses, procedures, medications, and self-care, ensuring understanding and adherence. Delegate appropriately and support safe workflow within the nursing team.

Contribute to discharge planning by evaluating patient needs, coordinating resources, and communicating care requirements to ensure safe continuity after hospitalization.

Key Qualifications & Skills

• RN experience in medical-surgical nursing
• Strong assessment, care planning, and clinical decision-making skills
• Medication administration and treatment management
• Competence in pre- and post-operative patient care
• Clear patient/family education and communication
• Interdisciplinary collaboration and delegation
• Sound judgment and patient-centered, safety-focused approach