Registered Nurse - NICU - System Float

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Premium Pay

Referrals Bonuses

Top-Tier Health System

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Michigan is seeking a contingent RN to join our staffing pool, providing nursing care across multiple hospitals. You will float to varied units during shifts, handle a range of nursing tasks under supervision, and contribute to patient care planning.

This role offers flexible days and midnight shifts with a minimum 72 hours per month, emphasizing adaptability and collaboration with hospital teams.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
• Two to three (2-3) years of recent related clinical nursing experience in the area of practice.
• Willingness to float to multiple locations.
• Clinical knowledge and analytical abilities to formulate care plans.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and hospital staff.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates ability to handle nursing problems across diverse situations.
• Performs nursing interventions and expands nursing practices as needed.
• Identifies patient problems prior to explicit changes in data collection.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and hospital personnel.

Skills

Nursing

Float nursing

Clinical assessment

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

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.

Job Description

Contingent - 72 hours per month (minimum)

Shifts Available: Days and Midnights

Location Requirement: Select multiple hospitals to float between

General Summary

Under general supervision, demonstrates ability to handle nursing problems and, in general, an expanded group of nursing practices. Performs nursing intervention across a variety of nursing situations. Identifies patient problems prior to explicit changes in patient‑specific data collection (such as vital signs).

Henry Ford Health Staffing (formerly BestChoice) Overview

Henry Ford Staffing is a system-wide, contingent, float pool which offers the opportunity for an RN to work in a variety of settings throughout Henry Ford Health. Nurses working with us have the unique benefit of being exposed to various settings throughout Henry Ford Health because they float to where staffing needs are identified. This may be ongoing to fill an employee’s hours that is on a leave of absence, call‑ins, increase of census or to cover vacation requests. Henry Ford Staffing offers flexibility, which allows an RN work‑life balance, as your schedule is based around how often you want to work and requires minimal commitment.

Why Choose Henry Ford Staffing?

• Flexible Scheduling – Work when it fits your life
• Premium Pay – Competitive, enhanced rates
• Variety with Purpose – Gain experience across multiple units and specialties with assignments tailored to your skills and expertise
• Self‑Scheduling – Easy, convenient online system
• Minimal Commitment – More freedom, less rigidity
• Retirement Benefits – Employer match available
• Referral Bonuses – Get rewarded for referrals
• Top‑Tier Health System – Be part of a nationally recognized organization

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and duties. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job‑related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
• Two to three (2-3) years of recent related clinical nursing experience in the area of practice and a demonstrated level of performance required.
• Willingness to float to multiple locations.
• Clinical knowledge and analytical abilities necessary to formulate effective nursing care plans.
• Ability to perform a wide variety of professional nursing services
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, and hospital personnel.

Certifications/Licensures Required

• Current licensure by the Michigan State Board of Nursing
• Current BLS
• Current NRP
• TB, vaccines (i.e., flu).