Registered Nurse, Med/Surg Float Pool, 36 Hours (Nights / Every Third Weekend)

Boston Medical Center (BMC); Boston (MA); On-site; USD 52,417 - 103,774; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Tuition reimbursement

Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options

Supportive work environment

Access to leadership programs

Job summary

Boston Medical Center (BMC) is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Med/Surg Float Pool. The role involves delivering clinical excellence in a flexible and diverse environment caring for adult and pediatric patients. The ideal candidate is a licensed RN in Massachusetts, with strong communication skills and a commitment to patient care.

The position offers competitive pay ranging from $38.05 to $75.33, staff self-scheduling, and robust benefits including relocation assistance and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice professional nursing as a registered nurse in Massachusetts.
• 1+ years of RN experience preferred.
• Certification in basic life support (BLS).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required in certain units.
• Ability to obtain BSN within 4 years.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care including assessing, diagnosing, and educating patients.
• Coordinate patient care activities to inter-professional colleagues.
• Assist the leadership team in quality improvement projects.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Basic computer proficiency

Fluency in another language

Education

Nursing degree: Diploma, ASN or BSN (preferred)

Job description

Position

Registered Nurse

Location

Med/Surg Float Pool

Schedule

36 Hours (Nights / Every Third Weekend)

About the Med/Surg Float Pool Department at Boston Medical Center

The Med/Surge Float RNs provide 24/7 clinical excellence for med/surge and IMCU areas. The team consists of approximately 70 RN staff with diverse clinical expertise. Nurses must be flexible and versatile. They enjoy the challenge of the variety of experiences that the float pool provides. Float pool nurses care for medical and surgical adult and pediatric (over 15) populations as well as the IMCU patient population after specialized classes and training, and patients in the Observation unit. Float pool nurses rise to the challenge of opening and staffing surge units when necessary. Working in the float pool hones your med‑surge skills and provides a clinical overview of BMC that is unparalleled in any other med/surge area.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care in the Medical Surgical, including assessing, diagnosing, planning, intervening, evaluating, and educating patients
• Communicate with various health care team members, patients, and their families
• Coordinate and delegate appropriate patient care activities to inter-professional colleagues
• Update and manage patient records
• Enter and interpret computerized data/information
• Follow guidelines and policies established by BMC’s nursing organization
• Assist the leadership team as needed in quality improvement projects

Job Requirements

• Licensed to practice professional nursing as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• 1+ years of RN experience preferred
• Certification in basic life support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required in certain units
• Nursing degree: Diploma, ASN or BSN (preferred). Ability to obtain BSN within 4 years
• Relevant clinical experience and/or specialty, certification required for certain practice areas
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Physical ability to meet job responsibilities
• Basic computer proficiency
• Fluency in another language a plus

Job Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Staff self‑scheduling
• Weekend shift differentials
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement and tuition remission programs
• Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Proactive nurse staffing plans that often exceed state standards for quality and safety
• Supportive work environment with a focus on training, professional development, and growth
• Access to Pathways, a leadership acceleration program increasing inclusion and diversity at Boston Medical Center Health System leadership level

Compensation Range

$38.05 – $75.33 (estimates based on minimum job qualifications)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Boston Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] or call 617‑638‑8582 to let us know the nature of your request.