RN Float Nurse — Cross-Unit Patient Care Leader

TGH North; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital is seeking a Clinical Nurse Float Team member to provide nursing care across units, under general supervision, following policies and guidelines. This role requires adapting to unit needs and maintaining patient rights and safety.

The ideal candidate is an RN with an Associate's degree in Nursing and current Florida or Compact state licensure, plus BLS certification. ACLS/PALS and NIHSS certifications are desirable but not always required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing is required.
• Current RN license Florida or in a compact state.
• BLS certification; ACLS and/or PALS may be required.
• Experience with patient assessment and discharge planning is preferred.
• Ability to float between units as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assess and analyze patient health status in assigned unit.
• Plan and implement individualized nursing care.
• Document assessments and care plans per policy.
• Coordinate discharge planning and patient education.
• Communicate plans with the healthcare team and family.
• Supervise and direct care team within scope of practice.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Care planning

Discharge planning

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

Float between units

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

RN licensure (Florida or Compact State)

BLS Certification

Job description

Tampa General Hospital is seeking a Clinical Nurse Float Team member to provide nursing care across units, under general supervision, following policies and guidelines. This role requires adapting to unit needs and maintaining patient rights and safety.

The ideal candidate is an RN with an Associate's degree in Nursing and current Florida or Compact state licensure, plus BLS certification. ACLS/PALS and NIHSS certifications are desirable but not always required.