Float RN: Dynamic, Cross‑Unit Patient Care Expert

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital seeks a Float Registered Nurse (RN) to provide flexible, high-quality patient care across all hospital units. The Float RN adapts to diverse populations and settings, using the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care.

This role supports staffing across Med Surg, Telemetry, CCU, ED, maternity, pediatrics, and infusion units, ensuring consistency and safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of acute care nursing experience (critical care preferred).
• Ability to read, write, and speak English clearly.
• Ability to learn quickly, analyze problems and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care across units using nursing process.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care and discharge planning.
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses and self-care.

Skills

Acute care nursing

Critical care

English communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Current Louisiana RN license

Tools

Smart Pumps

Job description

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital seeks a Float Registered Nurse (RN) to provide flexible, high-quality patient care across all hospital units. The Float RN adapts to diverse populations and settings, using the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care.

This role supports staffing across Med Surg, Telemetry, CCU, ED, maternity, pediatrics, and infusion units, ensuring consistency and safety.