Registered Nurse (RN) SOS Float Pool

LCMC Health; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Specialty certification reimbursement

Continuing education support

Exposure to high-acuity patient care

Job summary

LCMC Health is seeking an Acute Care Float Pool Registered Nurse (RN) in Metairie, Louisiana. In this role, you will deliver high-quality nursing care across a variety of acute care units with a focus on clinical adaptability and patient-centered practices.

Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and have at least 2 years of acute care RN experience. The position offers career development support in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of acute care RN experience required.
• Current Louisiana RN license or eligibility for licensure.
• Current BLS and ACLS required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, evidence-based, nursing care across various units.
• Rapidly assess, plan and evaluate care for patients.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Skills

Compassionate care

Clinical adaptability

Collaboration

Patient safety

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

Electronic medical record software

Job description

Overview

The Acute Care Float Pool Registered Nurse (RN) provides high-quality, compassionate nursing care to patients across various acute care units. As a Float Pool RN, you will bring flexibility, adaptability, and specialized clinical skills to support units where your expertise is needed most.

Clinical Units

• Level I Trauma
• Neurology & Stroke
• Infectious Disease
• Cardiac & Telemetry
• Post-Surgical & Orthopedic
• Medical/Surgical specialties
• And more, depending on organizational needs

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, evidence-based, patient- and family-centered nursing care across a variety of acute care units.
• Rapidly assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients with complex medical and surgical conditions.
• Collaborate with interprofessional teams to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Demonstrate clinical adaptability when transitioning between specialties and patient populations.
• Serve as a resource for staff, promoting best practices in alignment with Magnet principles and academic learning environments.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Precept nursing students and new graduate nurses.

Minimum Requirements

• Education:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 2 years of acute care RN experience required.
  • Prior experience in multiple specialty areas strongly preferred (e.g., trauma, neuro, cardiac, surgical, or telemetry).
• Licensure/Certification:
  • Current Louisiana RN license (or eligibility for licensure).
  • Current BLS
  • ACLS required within 6 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Specialty certification(s) in areas such as CCRN, TCRN, or Stroke Nursing (NIHSS) encouraged.
• Previous Float Pool or travel nursing experience.
• Demonstrated success in working across multiple clinical settings.

Why Join LCMC Health?

• Opportunity to practice across a broad spectrum of specialties in a dynamic, academic environment.
• Exposure to high-acuity patient care within a Magnet-recognized health system.
• Career development support, including specialty certification reimbursement and continuing education.
• Collaborative, mission-driven culture rooted in compassion and excellence.

Work Shift

Days (United States of America)

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.