RN – Critical Care Float

Guthrie; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

403(b) retirement plan with employer-

PTO + floating holiday

Life, short-term and long-term-disabil

HSA employer contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Voluntary insurance coverages

Job summary

Guthrie Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton, NY, invites a skilled RN to join the Critical Care Float Pool, working across ICU and Emergency Department on a day shift basis. This role offers float premium pay and a sign-on bonus up to $25,000, with no travel between Guthrie facilities.

You will deliver high-acuity nursing care, collaborating with ICU and ED teams, and applying clinical judgment to evolving patient needs within a single hospital community.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse licensed in the state of practice.
• BSN in Nursing preferred.
• BLS certification.
• ACLS is unit dependent.
• Specialty Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in acute care settings.
• Deliver coordinated, safe, compassionate care across ICU and ED.
• Monitor patient conditions and adjust care plans.
• Collaborate with ICU and ED teams to respond to changing needs.
• Ensure adherence to nursing standards and regulations.

Skills

Critical care nursing

Emergency nursing

Clinical judgment

Patient advocacy

Communication

Education

RN licensure in state of practice

BSN preferred

BLS certification

Specialty Certification preferred

ACLS may be required

Job description

ICU + Emergency Department. One hospital. Day shift. Premium Float Pay and up to a $25,000 Sign-On Bonus!Join the Critical Care Float Pool at Guthrie Lourdes Hospital and work across both the ICU and Emergency Department without traveling between Guthrie facilities. You'll bring your critical care experience to two high-acuity environments while staying rooted at one hospital.

This full-time day shift opportunity offers $40.00-$54.12 per hour based on experience, Float Pool premium pay, and up to a $25,000 sign-on bonus.

What You’ll Get:

• Day shift schedule
• Float exclusively between the ICU and Emergency Department
• No Med/Surg assignments
• No travel or floating to other Guthrie hospitals
• Float Pool premium pay in addition to eligible differentials
• Up to $25,000 sign-on bonus

Who We’re Looking For:

This role is built for an RN who is comfortable working in high-acuity environments and wants the variety of practicing across both critical care and emergency nursing.

You’ll collaborate with ICU and ED teams, respond to changing patient needs, and use strong clinical judgment across two fast‑paced specialties.

Base Pay: $40.00-$54.12 per hour, based on experience.

Benefits That Matter:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Guthrie 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• PTO plus an annual 8-hour floating holiday
• Employer-funded core life, short-term disability and long-term disability benefits
• HSA employer contribution of up to $500 for employee-only coverage or $1,000 for family coverage when eligible
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Additional voluntary accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity coverage

About Guthrie Lourdes Hospital:

A trusted part of the Binghamton community for more than 100 years, Guthrie Lourdes Hospital combines advanced clinical care with the resources of the Guthrie health system and the familiarity of working within one hospital community.

Position Summary:

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional, comprehensive nursing care for patients in an acute care environment. Accountable for the delivery of coordinated, safe, compassionate, therapeutic, evidence‑based quality care to patients and families, based on individual physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, and appropriate care strategies throughout the lifespan. Practices in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act in the state of employment, the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses, and the ANA scope and standards of practice. Essential functions and specific skills for the job are found in the unit specific onboarding checklist and in standards that are applicable to the specialty.

Education, License & Cert:

• Registered Nurse in the State of Practice.
• BSN in Nursing preferred.
• Any previously agreed upon effective date for obtaining a Bachelor's degree in nursing between individuals and facilities will remain in effect, including those who transition to their position from the NLRN Program.
• Any contract with specific time frames for obtaining a bachelor’s degree in nursing will supersede the above point and will remain in effect.
• Specialty Certification is preferred
• BLS certification.
• ACLS is unit dependent.

Experience:

The Registered Nurse must be a registered nurse currently licensed in the state of employment with at least one year of experience. Alternately, the Registered Nurse may have less than one year of experience if they have been transitioned to their position from the Newly Licensed Registered Nurse Residency (NLRN) Program. The Registered Nurse must meet the individual nursing unit specifications regarding educational requirements during employment. Must maintain BLS certification. ACLS is unit dependent. Specifications regarding educational requirements during employment are determined by the Nursing Department and Nursing Unit.

Essential Functions:

• Employs Nursing Professional Practice: Assesses, diagnoses, plans, implements, and evaluates patients' care. Develops updates and coordinates the patients' plan of care to achieve patient goals and to optimize outcomes and transitions across the continuum. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate. Performs and maintains the currency of essential competencies as required by a specific area of hire and population served.
• Advocates: Effectively advocates for ethical and holistic care by partnering in care planning to promote the autonomy, dignity, rights, values, and beliefs of those we serve.
• Facilitates Learning: Fosters a learning environment for patients/families, nursing, and other members of the healthcare team, including student; Facilities formal and informal learning for patients/families, nursing, other members of the healthcare team, and community.
• Aligns Practice with Safety and Quality: Accountable for safety, identifies and corrects problems, and integrates evidence and best practice into nursing care; uses data and evidence to improve patient outcomes. Aligns patient safety, self‑saf