Registered Nurse II (RN) - Float Pool

Tenet Healthcare; Indio (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital in Indio, California, is seeking a Float Pool RN II to provide care to complex Emergency and Telemetry patients and serve as a clinical resource across departments.

This Per Diem, Day shift role emphasizes teamwork, critical thinking, orientation support, and collaboration with staff, physicians, and families. Eligible candidates hold California RN license and current BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications.

Qualifications

• California RN license required.
• BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications required or preferred.
• ENPC/CEN/TNCC preferred.
• Telemetry/ED experience preferred.
• Basic EKG knowledge by end of orientation.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to complex Emergency and Telemetry Department patients and act as a clinical resource.
• Staffing leadership and orientation support; precept staff in ED/Telemetry.
• Coordinate communication between departments, physicians, and families.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Patient care

Basic Computer Skills

Education

California RN license

BLS Provider Course

ACLS

PALS

Job description

Overview

Join our dedicated healthcare team where compassion meets innovation! As a Registered Nurse with us, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and work-life balance. Ready to be a vital part of our mission? bring your passion for nursing to a place where it truly matters!

At John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Job Shift: Days

Job Type: Per Diem

Hours: 0700-1930

The Float Pool RN II provides care to complex Emergency and Telemetry Department patients and functions as a clinical resource in the Emergency and Telemetry/Med Surge Departments to staff, physicians, and families. The Float Pool RN II may participate in the development of orientation and training of new staff and acts as a preceptor to staff in the Emergency and Telemetry/Med Surge Departments. The Float Pool RN II may assume the position of PCC in the Emergency and Telemetry/Med Surge Departments and is responsible for completion of the daily staffing sheet, patient care assignments, and acting as a liaison between all departments and physicians. The Float Pool RN II serves as a role model to all staff by demonstrating strong critical thinking skills and professional attitude and appearance. The Float Pool RN II uses effective verbal and written skills to communicate with people on all levels, and maintains positive working relationships with patients, families, co-workers, and physicians. The Float Pool RN II participates in departmental or hospital-wide Performance Improvement activities and monitoring as requested.

Qualifications

1. California Registered Nurse License
2. BLS Provider Course
3. ACLS
4. PALS
5. CEN (Certified Emergency Nurse) - preferred
6. ENPC (Emergency Nurses Pediatric Course) - preferred
7. TNCC (Trauma Nurses Certification Course) - preferred
8. Previous ED and Telemetry/Med Surge Experience
9. Basic Computer Skills
10. Successful mastery of nursing skills and knowledge for an RN II position
11. Basic EKG Course to be completed before the end of the orientation period of employment/transfer

Organization Description

Desert Care Network serves the healthcare needs of the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin regions in Southern California with three hospitals Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio and Hi-Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree. The hospital network provides advanced care with services such as comprehensive stroke care, a cancer center, a Level 1 Trauma Center and the only Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the Coachella Valley. Desert Care Network is committed to healthcare equality. Join our team!

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