Registered Nurse (RN) Float Pool PRN

Frye Regional Medical Center; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) retirement package with company match

Higher education and certification tuition assistance

Job summary

Frye Regional Medical Center seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Float Pool PRN position, primarily on nights. Candidates should have at least one year of hospital experience and a current RN license, with a preference for those holding a Bachelor's degree and critical care experience.

This role involves providing direct day-to-day care, implementing patient care plans, and performing patient assessments. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, tuition assistance, and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Must have 1 year plus hospital experience.
• ACLS and PALS required within six months of hire.
• Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Accurately perform patient assessments and identify patient needs.
• Identify and initiate appropriate nursing interventions.
• Provide care appropriate to condition and age of the patient.
• Perform timely documentation relating to medical necessity.

Skills

Patient assessment

Nursing interventions

Critical thinking

Documentation

Education

Current state RN license

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Float Pool PRN: Nights.

Schedule: 3×12‑hour shifts. Must have 1‑year plus hospital experience.

About the Role

Provides direct day‑to‑day care of patients and families. Practices to the fullest extent of employee license in accordance with organizational policies. Under the direction of the Nurse Director, functions as a member of the Float Team to implement the patient’s plan of care. Provides population‑specific care and meets the developmental needs of populations served.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately perform patient assessments and identify patient needs.
• Identify and initiate appropriate nursing interventions.
• Provide care appropriate to condition and age of the patient.
• Perform timely and appropriate documentation relating to medical necessity in the medical record.
• Responsible for completion and revision of the Interdisciplinary Care Plan for each patient.
• Perform timely and accurate QI assessments.

Qualifications

• Current state RN license.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• One to two years of bedside RN experience required.
• Two to four years of Critical Care experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support certification required within 30days of hire.
• ACLS and PALS required within sixmonths of hire.
• Handle with Care preferred.

Tier Information

Tier1: Float to Nephrology/Oncology (NEON), 4N, Neuro Progressive Care Unit, Nursing Rehab, Telemetry, Progressive Stepdown Unit (IMCU), Surgical Unit. Requires BLS and other specialty‑specific certifications and a minimum of two years RN experience.

Tier2: Meet all Tier1 criteria and be competent to float to two specialty areas such as CVICU, CCU, NICU, ED, or L&D. Requires additional ACLS, NIH, and Handle with Care certifications within three months of hire or transfer.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid family leave and PTO.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Mental, physical and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

EEO Statement

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.