Registered Nurse - Float Pool

Upstate Medical University; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Upstate Medical University is seeking a professional float nurse to perform and coordinate nursing care for patients across multiple units. The role requires independent decision-making on complex patient care issues and the ability to analyze data from multiple sources to select an appropriate treatment path.

The position emphasizes adherence to Upstate policies and values, with responsibilities spanning diverse clinical areas and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Possession of or eligibility for a license to practice as a Registered Nurse in New York State.
• Two years of post-licensure clinical nursing experience in an acute care specialty area.

Responsibilities

• Float across multiple specialized units performing and coordinating nursing care.
• Make independent decisions regarding complex patient care based on data and clinical judgment.
• Adhere to Upstate policies and procedures while delivering high-quality patient care.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license in NY

Job description

Job Summary

The professional float nurse will perform and coordinate nursing care to patients in multiple specialized units requiring advanced knowledge and skills. The incumbent will make independent decisions regarding complex patient care problems which involve the analysis of multiple sources of data, identification of alternative health care possibilities and the selection of a course of treatment action. The professional float nurse exemplifies the Upstate mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Upstate policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of or eligibility for a license to practice as a registered nurse in New York State and two years of post-licensure clinical nursing experience in an acute care specialty area.

Preferred Qualifications

Work Days: Nights & EOW

Message To Applicants

Recruitment Office: Nursing Recruitment Office

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