ICU Registered Nurse-Central Float Pool

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 82,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit, MI seeks an experienced RN to join the Central Float Pool. The role rotates among three hospitals, with weekend commitments and holiday coverage, to ensure coverage across the system.

Ideal candidates have a nursing degree, current Michigan RN license, and certifications (BLS/ACLS); with at least three years ICU experience and strong clinical skills, communication, and teamwork. This on-site position offers opportunities to deliver compassionate, high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of recent ICU experience in an acute care setting.
• Current licensure to practice in the State of Michigan as a Registered Nurse.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver high-quality, compassionate patient care.
• Utilize the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Effectively communicate patient and family information to the health care team.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to resolve variances from patient goals.

Skills

Nursing care

Communication

Clinical assessment

Nursing process

Delegation

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (preferred)

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing (required)

Job description

Company Description

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.

Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

Job Description

The RN- Central Float Pool is regularly scheduled to rotate between 3 hospitals, with commitment to work every other weekend; one summer holiday; one winter holiday; two hard-to-fill dates; and two Mondays and three Fridays per 6-week schedule. Work shifts may be redeployed up to one hour prior to shift start due to changing staffing needs. The exception to the requirement to work at 3 hospitals applies to staff selecting to work at Henry Ford Jackson Hospital. Due to the distance between Jackson Hospital and the other hospitals in the system, employees committing to working at Jackson will only be required to work at Jackson but will be expected to float throughout the hospital and may be assigned to the level of care they were hired for, or a unit of lower acuity. The RN provides leadership in the coordination and delivery of quality, compassionate patient care. Utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to provide, delegate, supervise and document care and teaching of patients and family. Effectively communicates pertinent patient/family information to health care team. Participates in finding solutions for variances from patient goals and ensures implementation of solutions.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (preferred)
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing (required)

Experience Required

• Minimum 3 years of recent clinical experience in an acute care setting for Intensive Care
• Current licensure to practice in the State of Michigan as a Registered Nurse
• Current BLS certification
• Current ACLS certification

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform a wide variety of professional nursing services
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, and hospital personnel
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Proficiency in nursing process application (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation)
• Ability to delegate, supervise, and document patient care
• Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams