RN - Critical Care Float Pool

Catholic Health Services; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 166,690,000 - 241,080,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Tuition assistance

Pension plan

Job summary

St. Francis Hospital, The Heart Center, part of Catholic Health Services, seeks a Registered Nurse for the Critical Care Float Pool on a part-time basis. New two-week orientation (Monday–Friday) is required.

The rôle involves float coverage across MICU, SICU, and CTICU with emphasis on high-acuity patient care. The ideal candidate holds a NY RN license, a BSN is preferred, and BLS/ACLS are mandatory. The hospital emphasizes professional growth and superior patient outcomes within a

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; NY RN license required.
• BSN degree preferred for advanced practice and career growth.
• Experience in acute care and critical care settings preferred; familiarity with EMR.

Responsibilities

• Delivers direct patient care to critically ill and high-acuity patients.
• Performs comprehensive patient assessments and develops, implements, and evaluates care plans.
• Monitors patient conditions, interprets vital signs and diagnostics, and responds to changes in status.
• Administers medications, treatments, and interventions per hospital policies and evidence-based practices.
• Coordinates a patient-focused team to provide direct and collaborative care across units.
• Applies the nursing process with attention to cultural and religious needs and patient rights.
• Utilizes case management knowledge to provide comprehensive, coordinated care.
• Coordinates and facilitates the patient/provider relationship across settings.

Skills

Critical care nursing

Patient assessment

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Current New York State RN License

Tools

EMR systems

Medical equipment proficiency

Job description

Overview

RN - Critical Care Float Pool

(Part time position - MUST attend a full two week Monday through Friday orientation)

St. Francis Hospital, The Heart Center® is New York State's only specialty designated cardiac center. A member of Catholic Health Services of Long Island, St. Francis is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a national leader for Cardiology & Heart Surgery, as well as for Gastroenterology & GI Surgery. Additionally, U.S. News rates St. Francis as high performing in Geriatrics, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, and Pulmonology. Nursing care at St. Francis is also nationally recognized, with multiple Magnet designations, as well as the AMSN PRISM Awards® and Beacon Awards. St. Francis has regularly out-scored other hospitals on Long Island.

St. Francis Hospital is dedicated to providing a supportive environment, committed to the highest standards of patient care, where health care professionals can develop their expertise and strengthen their credentials.

The Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse (RN) provides high-quality, patient-centered nursing care across multiple critical care areas, including the Medical ICU (MICU), Surgical ICU (SICU) Cardiothoracic ICU (CTICU). This role requires advanced clinical skills, adaptability, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-acuity environments. The Critical Care Float Pool RN supports staffing needs across units while maintaining excellence in patient care, safety, and collaboration.

Job Details

Responsibilities

• Delivers direct patient care to critically ill and high-acuity patients in the critical care units.
• Performs comprehensive patient assessments and develops, implements, and evaluates individualized care plans.
• Monitors patient conditions, interprets vital signs and diagnostic data, and responds appropriately to changes in status.
• Administers medications, treatments, and interventions in accordance with hospital policies and evidence-based practices.
• Coordinates a patient-focused team in providing direct and collaborative health care in a variety of clinical settings designed to promote and restore optimal health across the life span.
• Utilizes all components of the nursing process in providing care that reflects an understanding of individual cultural and religious diversities and needs, and recognition of patient rights.
• Utilizes knowledge and expertise in case management to provide comprehensive, coordinated, seamless care to individuals and aggregate groups.
• Coordinates, integrates and facilitates the patient/provider relationship.
• Floats between units based on patient care needs and staffing requirements.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Current New York State RN License required.
• BLS, ACLS -American Heart Association.
• Minimum 2 years’ nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred.
• Ability to operate all equipment and EMR systems found in care center as necessary to perform all prescribed duties.
• Ability to handle information with strict confidentiality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Salary Range

USD $58.16 - USD $83.99 /Hr.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.