RN Float Pool: Cross‑Unit Day Shift

Community Health Systems; Poplar Bluff (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems is seeking a Float Pool RN to deliver direct patient care across multiple hospital units, including Med-Surg, Telemetry, ICU, or ER as needed. The role requires flexible clinical placement, strong assessment skills, and collaboration with rotating physicians and nursing teams.

The RN will coordinate care, administer medications, educate patients and families, and participate in safety and quality initiatives while maintaining compliance with policies.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the nursing process and clinical nursing practices.
• Ability to perform thorough patient assessments and communicate findings effectively.
• Proficient in administering medications and monitoring for side effects.
• Effective communication and teamwork with interdisciplinary teams.
• Strong documentation skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of safety standards and infection control protocols.
• CPR/BLS/Code team readiness and response.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and delivers patient-centered care per nursing process.
• Documents findings and reports changes in condition to the care team.
• Provides age-appropriate care and education based on patient needs.
• Administers prescribed medications and monitors for adverse effects.
• Assists physicians during procedures within competency.
• Collaborates to develop and evaluate individualized care plans.
• Responds to emergencies and participates in CPR/code team activities.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Infection control

Code/CPR response

Job description

Community Health Systems is seeking a Float Pool RN to deliver direct patient care across multiple hospital units, including Med-Surg, Telemetry, ICU, or ER as needed. The role requires flexible clinical placement, strong assessment skills, and collaboration with rotating physicians and nursing teams.

The RN will coordinate care, administer medications, educate patients and families, and participate in safety and quality initiatives while maintaining compliance with policies.