Registered Nurse ICU Market Float Pool

Ascension; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Ascension in the Austin metro area is seeking an ICU RN for night shifts to float across multiple hospital locations. This role provides direct patient care in diverse ICU units and requires delivering compassionate, high-quality care while following established protocols.

You will implement and monitor care plans, document patient conditions, and coordinate communication among nursing and medical staff to ensure seamless, coordinated care.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Registered Nurse licensed in Texas prior to hire date.
• ACLS and PALS are preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, compassionate direct patient care across diverse ICU units.
• Implement and monitor patient care plans and orders.
• Coordinate patient journey and act as central link for communication among care teams.
• Record and communicate patient conditions, observations, and interventions accurately.

Skills

BLS Certification

Registered Nurse

ACLS (preferred)

PALS (preferred)

Education

Nursing Diploma / RN licensure

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Will float across various locations in the Austin, TX Metro area

Department: ICU Specialty Float Pool

Schedule: Nights

Pay: $60 per hour

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Deliver high-quality, compassionate direct patient care across diverse specialty units in adherence to all established organizational protocols.
• Implement and continuously monitor patient care plans, ensuring the accurate and timely execution of physician and nursing orders.
• Coordinate all aspects of a patient's journey by serving as the central link for communication and assessment among all disciplines within the healthcare team.
• Communicate and meticulously record all patient conditions, observations, and interventions to ensure a seamless, well-coordinated care plan.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

What Additional Preferences We're Seeking

• 2 years current ICU bedside experience.
• Must have Critical Care experience across all areas (cardiac, medical, surgical, neuro).

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

E-Verify statement

Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.