Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Pool

Conemaugh Nason Medical Center; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO & disability support

Tuition assistance & 401(k)

Wellness programs

Career development

Job summary

Conemaugh Nason Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for its Float Pool. This full-time role involves cross-unit coverage (Med/Surg, ICU, ER) with 3x12 shifts and rotating nights. Eligible candidates can receive a bonus of up to $20,000.

The Float Pool emphasizes autonomy, ongoing professional growth, and strong clinical leadership. Qualified applicants will hold an RN license in Pennsylvania or a current MSL, have an Associate's degree (BSN preferred), and possess BLS; ACLS/PALS

Qualifications

• BLS certification required.
• ACLS or obtained within 6 months of hire.
• PALS or obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Current RN license in Pennsylvania or a current multistate license (MSL).

Responsibilities

• Float to open positions in Med/Surg, ICU and ER as needed.
• Documents patient care provided.
• Educates patient and family appropriate to age and culture.
• Coordinates patient care with other disciplines and handles transfers/discharges.
• Administers medications and IV therapies; monitors effects.
• Discharges planning with physician, patient, and family; ensures self-care understanding.

Skills

BLS

ACLS

PALS

RN License PA/Compact

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

BSN or Health Care Administration preferred

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Pool (Nason Medical Center)

Job Type:Full Time | 3x12 + Night (11p-7a or 7p-7a) + rotating weekends/holidays.

Up to $20,000 bonus for eligible candidates

Your experience matters

Conemaugh Nason Medical Center is part of, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse (RN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier.

More about our team

Our Float Pool offers flexibility and the opportunity to build a broad clinical skill set by working across multiple units. Nurses gain exposure to diverse patient populations while remaining fully supported by a strong orientation and experienced clinical leaders. This role is ideal for nurses who value autonomy, adaptability, and continuous professional growth.

How you'll contribute

ARegistered Nurse (RN) who excels in this role:

• Float to open positions in Med/Surg, ICU and ER as needed.
• Documents patient care given.
• Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral, and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
• Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.
• Informs appropriate manager of any staffing, supply, or equipment needs not able to be met through routine procedures.
• Serves as a professional model for staff and a preceptor for new personnel.
• Maintains current knowledge and appropriate certification in area/s of present nursing practice.
• Provides quality care consistent with Hospital standards and participates in the Hospital's Continuous Quality Improvement Program.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Develops a discharge plan with the physician, patient, and family and works to prepare patient for discharge.
• Completes discharge instruction record as per physician direction and reviews information with patient/family to assure knowledge of self-care in a timely manner. Completes transfer and obtains appropriate consents when patient is transferred to another facility and gives complete report to care giver who will be accepting responsibility for care of patient.
• Demonstrates effectiveness in coordinating care, identifying needs, and making appropriate referrals.
• Administer medications and IV therapies accurately in a safe and effective manner, monitors effect identifies and reports any adverse effects.
• Educates patients on new medications, provides info on reason for med and adverse effects to watch for.
• Accurately accounts for narcotics as per procedures and documents all medications administered.
• Recognizes errors and adverse reactions and reports them in a timely manner.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees..
• Financial Protection & PTO:Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being:Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

Applicants should be graduates of an RN program and hold a current nurse's license in the state of Pennsylvania or a current multistate license (MSL) from compact member states/territories. Additional requirements include:

• Associate's degree is required; Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing and/or Health Care Administration preferred.
• Three to five years' experience in nursing practice. Preferably in Med/Surg, ICU and ER.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) or obtained within 6 months.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or obtained within 6 months

More about Conemaugh Nason Medical Center

Conemaugh Nason Medical Center is a 45-bed hospital that has served rural and suburban populations in Roaring Spring, Altoona, and parts of Blair, Bedford, and Huntingdon counties for 121 years. With a state-of-the art cardiac catheterization lab, Conemaugh Nason offers a range of inpatient and outpatient cardiac services close to home. The hospital provides 24/7 emergency care as an accredited chest pain center, and offers comprehensive outpatient, imaging, diagnostic, and specialty services. As a LifePoint Health National Quality Leader, hospital personnel are leading the way among peers by delivering the highest quality of care for patients.

EEOC Statement

Conemaugh Nason Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Conemaugh Nason Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.