Registered Nurse (RN) SOS Float Pool - PRN - NIGHTS

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health in New Orleans, LA seeks an Acute Care Float Pool Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care across diverse units. You’ll adapt to varied patient populations and contribute to Magnet-recognized academic care settings.

Minimum BSN with 2+ years acute care experience required; licensure in Louisiana or eligibility, plus BLS and ACLS within 6 months. Prior cross-unit experience and specialty certifications are encouraged.

Qualifications

• BSN is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of acute care RN experience.
• Experience in multiple specialty areas preferred.
• Current Louisiana RN license or eligibility.
• BLS and ACLS current or within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care across acute care units.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for complex patients.
• Collaborate with interprofessional teams to optimize outcomes.
• Demonstrate adaptability when transitioning between units.
• Precept nursing students and new graduates.
• Maintain timely documentation in the EMR.

Skills

Flexibility

Clinical judgment

Patient-centered care

Education

BSN

Job description

Your job is more than a job. 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 be a valued member of our team, bringing flexibility, adaptability, and specialized clinical skills to support units where your expertise is needed most. This role offers the unique opportunity to work in at LCMC Health where we are Magnet-recognized and train the next generation of healthcare providers with our Academic Affiliations, while being exposed to diverse patient populations, including: 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:

Nights (United States of America)

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While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way.

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About East Jefferson General Hospital

East Jefferson General Hospital, a landmark of LCMC Health's incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in East Jefferson Parish for over 50 years. And we're only beginning to realize our greatest potential.

Learn more about East Jefferson General Hospital and our legacy, our future, and our national recognition as a Nurse Magnet Hospital.

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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.