Float Registered Nurse RN - Maternal & Child Health - Per Diem

11 Southern NH Medical Center; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Education & Paid training

Job summary

11 Southern NH Medical Center’s Maternal & Child Health float pool RN provides flexible coverage across Birth Place, Special Care Nursery, and Pediatrics. The float pool nurse operates without a fixed unit, chosen for depth in home specialty and comfort with variability.

Roles include intrapartum, postpartum, neonatal care in LDRP/SCN tracks, plus general pediatric care as needed. Requires current RN licensure, 3–5 years in the home unit, and certifications such as BLS/NRP/EFM.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN licensure in state of practice.
• Minimum 3 years, preferably 5 years of active clinical experience in home unit specialty (LDRP or SCN).
• Current practice within the past 12 months required.
• BLS and NRP current at hire.
• EFM competency current at hire or within 60 days (LDRP track).

Responsibilities

• Float within assigned units on most scheduled shifts as directed by staffing supervisor or charge nurse.
• Provide safe, competent, independent nursing care in each credentialed unit—functioning as a full staff nurse.
• LDRP Track: intrapartum, postpartum, triage, and immediate newborn care; SCN Track: Level II neonatal care and nursery function.
• Maintain all required certifications current at all times and report lapses.
• Complete cross-training orientation in all assigned units within the timeline at hire.
• Complete annual competency validation for all credentialed units.
• Document accurately in the EHR on every shift.
• Communicate proactively with supervision regarding assignment appropriateness or patient safety.

Job description

Come work at the best place to give and receive care! Job Description: Eligible for Enhanced Float Pool Differential

Who We Are:

At Southern New Hampshire Medical Center our Maternal & Child Health Nurses provide flexible support across three core areas: The Birth Place, Special Care Nursery, and Pediatrics. The Birth Place is an 18-room Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum (LDRP) unit delivering family-centered care for over 1,000 births annually, staffed by a multidisciplinary team and supported by advanced monitoring and best practices. The Level II Special Care Nursery cares for infants 32+ weeks, including those with respiratory or feeding needs, in collaboration with Mass General and Boston Children's specialists. The 8-bed Pediatrics unit serves newborns through adolescents with a range of medical and post-operative needs. Together, these departments offer a dynamic, collaborative environment where float nurses deliver high-quality, compassionate care across the full continuum of maternal and child health.

About the Job

The MCH Clinical Float Pool RN is an experienced registered nurse who provides flexible coverage across multiple units within the Maternal Child Health division. The float pool nurse does not have a fixed unit assignment -- floating within the division is the primary function of this role. Float pool nurses are selected for this role based on clinical depth in their home specialty, a genuine comfort with variability, and willingness to maintain competency across multiple care settings.

What You'll Do:

• Float within assigned units on most scheduled shifts as directed by the staffing supervisor or charge nurse.
• Provide safe, competent, independent nursing care in each credentialed unit -- functioning as a full staff nurse, not in a support or observation capacity.
• LDRP Track: Provide intrapartum, postpartum, triage, and immediate newborn care in LDRP. Provide stable Level II neonatal care in SCN.
• SCN Track: Provide stable Level II neonatal care in SCN. Provide postpartum maternal and well-newborn couplet care and nursery function in postpartum unit.
• Both tracks: Provide general pediatric care in the Pediatrics unit when credentialed and deployed by supervisor.
• Maintain all required certifications current at all times. Report any lapse to the float pool coordinator immediately.
• Complete cross-training orientation in all assigned units within the timeline established at hire.
• Maintain recency-of-practice requirements for each credentialed unit as outlined in the float pool policy.
• Complete annual competency validation for all credentialed units.
• Complete accurate, timely documentation in the EHR in accordance with unit-specific standards on every shift.
• Communicate proactively with the staffing supervisor and charge nurse regarding any concerns about assignment appropriateness, clinical recency, or patient safety.

Who You Are:

• Current, unrestricted RN licensure in the state of practice.
• Minimum 3 years, preferably 5 years, of active clinical experience in the home unit specialty (LDRP or SCN).
• Current practice within the past 12 months required.
• BLS and NRP current at hire.
• EFM competency current at hire or within 60 days (LDRP track).

Why You'll Love Us:

Southern NH Medical Center is a 5-time Magnet-designated hospital.

• Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees
• Competitive pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Education & Paid training courses for continued career progression & So much more!

Work Shift:

Varied

SolutionHealth is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. SolutionHealth is an integrated health system uniquely focused on providing access to high-value primary and specialty care that meets the growing needs of the communities we serve. Together, Southern New Hampshire Health and Elliot Health System, the founding members of SolutionHealth, are committed to innovative models of care and collaboration that improve the health and well-being of more than half of million residents of our region. We start with committing to do the right thing, for each patient, always.