Registered Nurse (RN) - Enterprise Float Pool

Kansas Health System; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Wellness program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking an RN to join the Enterprise Float Pool. The RN will float across multiple locations providing professional nursing care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to support patient well-being and care continuity.

This role requires a BSN within 5 years or an ADN, plus 1+ years of nursing experience. Strong flexibility for night shifts and cross-unit collaboration is essential for success in this floating role.

Qualifications

• BSN within 5 years from an accredited college or university.
• Associate Degree Nursing from an accredited college or university.
• 1 or more years Nursing Experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Float across multiple locations and campuses to support various units and patient needs.

Skills

Nursing experience

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Enterprise Float Pool

Our nurses are leaders and decision makers, working closely with physicians to provide the best care and most advanced treatments. On our team, you’ll work in an environment of respect and professionalism, and you’ll have the support to advance your nursing career in the direction you choose. Find out more about the wide variety of opportunities for nurses at The University of Kansas Health System.

Responsibilities

Job Summary

Job ID: R-45392 Job Type: Full time Site Location: Wescoe Pavilion Work Shift: Nights - Full Time

Position Summary / Career Interest: The Inpatient Enterprise Float Nurse floats to different locations to provides professional nursing care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation for the comfort and well-being of the patients in our community. In the position, you will have the opportunity to support multiple areas and campuses utilizing a variety of your skill sets.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor Degree Nursing in Nursing (BSN) within 5 years from an accredited college or university.
• Associate Degree Nursing from an accredited college or university.
• 1 or more years Nursing Experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Acute Care and Progressive Care experience.
• Previous float pool experience.

Required Licensure and Certification

• Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Single State - State Board of Nursing or compact license
• Must obtain a multistate RN license within 90 days
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 90 Days

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.

The main reason I love coming to work is because of the amazing team. We promote a nursing culture that encourages kindness and teamwork, and I absolutely love that about our hospital. - Riley Ferree, RN

• Our robust medical, dental and vision package allows you to choose options that are best for your family.
• We offer life, disability, and accident insurance plus voluntary offerings such as critical illness insurance and identity theft protection.

• We offer tuition reimbursement for formal education credits.

• We offer a retirement savings plan with an employer contribute.

• We have a comprehensive wellness program with resources to support your physical, mental, and emotional health.
• Our new Employee Assistance Program (EAP) includes free counseling sessions and legal advice options.

Giving back

In addition to the quality healthcare we provide, we have opportunities to serve externally in our community in activities throughout the year.

Team-based culture

At the health system, we are a team. If you are highly skilled and motivated but don't want to work in an everyone for themselves culture like many academic institutions have, this is your place.

Support and Resources

We have a comprehensive wellness program with resources to support your physical, mental, and emotional health. Our new Employee Assistance Program (EAP) includes free counseling sessions and legal advice options.

Tuition Reimbursement

We offer tuition reimbursement for formal education credits.

401(a)

We offer a retirement savings plan with an employer contribute.

Success Profile

What makes a successful Nurse at The University of Kansas Health System? Review the traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right combination.

• Acccountable to Team
• Takes Initiative
• Possesses Integrity
• Desire to Grow & Develop

Our Culture

• Work with a team that supports you, in a place where you will feel you belong and will make a difference. We empower staff to put the patient first in all things – even beyond clinical care. We value people.
• Driven to serve: Every employee makes an impact, regardless of your role – no matter if you’re in scheduling, facilities or clinical staff. We know that each step of the process ultimately impacts the patient.
• Our leadership is approachable, open-minded, and adaptable to challenges in healthcare.
• We demonstrate values proudly and consistently. Values such as diversity and inclusion are important to our staff; there is a desire to see this reflected by the health system internally and externally.
• Even though we are a large organization, our employees feel the health system’s resources, culture and commitment to quality allow them to provide exceptional care for patients.
• Our health system welcomes patients and cases that other hospitals cannot. This represents our commitment to care and our passion to challenge ourselves and be the best.
• We are a true healthcare leader in the region, rooted in experience and excellence.
• We offer unique opportunities for professional development, as well as convenient pathways for onsite continuing education among healthcare professionals and staff – from GED to CEUs.
• We make a difference in our communities by improving the health and lives of our patients.
• We also support our communities through Health System Employees Reaching Out events.