Float RN: Cross-Unit Care Specialist

Driscoll Children's Hospital; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Driscoll Children\u2019s Hospital in Corpus Christi, TX seeks a Float RN Day to provide direct nursing care across units. This full-time role requires strong assessment, medication administration, and patient/family advocacy within a compassionate team.

Graduate from an accredited nursing program with Texas RN license; PALS within 1 year of licensure is required, NRP preferred; APON and other CCU certifications preferred. Competitive benefits and support for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN license in the State of Texas (Texas RN license).
• PALS certification within one year of licensure.
• NRP certification preferred.
• Specialty certification preferred.
• APON certification for CCC SWAT within 1 year of availability preferred.
• Cardio-Thoracic Critical Care Course for CCC SWAT within 1 year of availability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and focused assessment and monitors patient status.
• Administers medications per clinical guidelines and responds to adverse events.
• Develops and implements individualized plan of care.
• Collaborates with health care team and utilizes chain of command as needed.
• Participates in QA activities and unit crisis management as required.

Skills

Nursing care

Assessment & monitoring

Medication administration

Patient advocacy

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

Texas RN license

PALS within 1 year of licensure

NRP certification preferred

Specialty certification preferred

APON certification for CCC SWAT within 1 year

Cardio-Thoracic Critical Care Course for CCC SWAT within 1 year

Job description

Driscoll Children\u2019s Hospital in Corpus Christi, TX seeks a Float RN Day to provide direct nursing care across units. This full-time role requires strong assessment, medication administration, and patient/family advocacy within a compassionate team.

Graduate from an accredited nursing program with Texas RN license; PALS within 1 year of licensure is required, NRP preferred; APON and other CCU certifications preferred. Competitive benefits and support for professional growth.