Float Pool RN

Riverview Regional Medical Center; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus $15,000

Full benefits

Job summary

Riverview Regional Medical Center in Gadsden, AL seeks a Float Pool Registered Nurse to provide care across ICU, CCU, Telemetry and Med-Surg units. You will work in a dynamic float pool, covering night shifts and varying assignments to support critical care and general medicine patients.

The ideal candidate has 1 year RN experience, an active Alabama RN license, BLS, and preferably ACLS. This full-time role includes a sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits through Prime Healthcare.

Qualifications

• 1 year of Registered Nurse experience required.
• Current valid State RN license.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Current ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current (preferred).
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform cardiac monitoring, observe telemetry, recognize and report arrhythmias or changes.
• Address a broad range of conditions including infections, diabetes, post-operative recovery, or chronic illnesses.
• Monitor vital signs and conduct physical assessments to detect changes in condition.
• Administer medications for cardiac conditions, pain management, antibiotics, or chronic disease management.
• Manage IV lines, fluids, hydration, and observe for drug interactions or side effects.
• Educate patients on heart-healthy practices, medications, post-discharge care and follow-up.
• Provide discharge instructions and lifestyle recommendations to prevent readmission.

Skills

Cardiac monitoring

Telemetry

IV therapy

Vital signs

Education

RN license (state)

BLS certification

ACLS certification (preferred)

BSN preferred

Job description

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Bonus Amount

15000

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Overview

Department: Nursing Float Personnel

Shift’s Available: Nights

Employment Type: Full Time

Hours: 7:00PM - 7:00AM ($4 - $8 shift differential)

Location: Riverview Regional Medical Center, Gadsden, AL

We are seeking a Float Pool Registered Nurse, sometimes referred to as a float RN, flex nurse or pool nurse at Riverview Regional Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare in Gadsden, AL. Our Float Pool Nurse will work in our ICU, CCU, Telemetry and/or Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg) unit, providing patient care across these two areas. Telemetry units will focus on patients requiring continuous cardiac monitoring, often those recovering from cardiac events, surgeries, or dealing with heart-related conditions. Med-Surg units cater to a wide variety of patients with medical conditions or those recovering from surgeries.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• perform cardiac monitoring, observe telemetry monitors to track heart rhythms, recognize, and report arrhythmias or other significant changes to the patient’s condition
• address a broad range of conditions such as infections, diabetes, post-operative recovery, or chronic illnesses
• monitor of vital signs such as heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation and conduct detailed physical assessments to detect subtle changes in condition
• administer medications, particularly those used to manage cardiac conditions (such as antiarrhythmics, beta-blockers, or anticoagulants) and pain management, infection control (e.g., antibiotics), or chronic disease management
• manage IV lines, administering fluids, and monitoring hydration levels; ensure correct dosages and observe for potential interactions or side effects
• teach patients about heart-healthy practices, conditions, medications, post-discharge care and follow-up care
• provide guidance on the importance of lifestyle changes to improve cardiac health, discharge instructions, and lifestyle recommendations to prevent readmission
  
  

Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:

• 1 Year of Registered Nurse Experience Required
• Current valid State Registered Nurse License.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Current ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current preferred.
  
  

Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus:

• Completion of Critical Care Course preferred.
• Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred
• Ventilator Management experience preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Current ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current preferred.
  
  

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf