RN- Float Pool ICU (Full Time, Nights)

Nicklaushealth; Sunset Corners (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaushealth is seeking an experienced RN for Nursing Float Pool in Florida. The role emphasizes nursing processes, patient-centered care, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team in a magnet-designated hospital.

Responsibilities include admission assessments, care planning, medication administration, wound care, and documentation in Cerner. Candidates should have BSN or be enrolled, BLS, and ideally pediatric ICU experience; strong communication and adaptability are essential.

Qualifications

• RN license in Florida or eNLC in good standing.
• CPR BLS required; PALS and ACLS within specified timelines.
• 1 year pediatric ICU RN experience preferred.
• Proficiency with computers and EHR systems.
• Ability to interpret data to guide patient care.
• Strong time management and prioritization.
• Excellent teamwork and communication.
• Commitment to evidence-based practices.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing environments.
• Able to float to multiple nursing units safely.

Responsibilities

• Complete admission, history, assessment and pain reassessment per policy.
• Handoff with oncoming RN using SBAR; document in Cerner.
• Plan and document care with multidisciplinary teams for safe, effective care.
• Provide nursing care: ventilation support, IV monitoring, suction, lines/drains.
• Administer meds per physician orders; follow six rights.
• Collaborate in daily rounds; promote Family Centered Care.
• Utilize electronic tools; respond to patient call lights promptly.
• Report critical values within 30 minutes; document notifications.
• Ensure safe wound care per policy; assist care teams as needed.
• Assess site, circulation and ROM every 2 hours for restraints.
• Document accurately in EHR; review care plan with patients/families.
• Maintain safe environment; place isolation signage as required.
• Create incident reports within 72 hours for safety events.
• Support fall prevention, infection control, and pain management.

Skills

Nursing Skills

EHR Proficiency

Time Management

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Float ICU Units

Education

BSN degree or BSN in progress

Tools

Cerner EHR

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for the planning and delivery of care utilizing nursing processes: assessment, implementation, and evaluation. Oversees the plan of care, utilizes effective problem solving strategies, and applies evidence based practices. Supports and upholds quality standards of a Magnet designated hospital and Patient Bill of Rights. Practices under the supervision of the Nursing Manager/Director. Provides compassionate and family centered care.

Job Specific Duties

• Ensures completion of patient admission, history, assessment, & pain reassessment. Accurately prepares & completes the discharge planning process per department and hospital policies & procedures.
• Conducts handoff with oncoming RN utilizing SBAR; documents in Cerner. Conducts assessments and documents.
• Plans, implements, and documents the plan of care (i.e. high risk of falls) in collaboration with other disciplines and services to assure safe and efficient care.
• Provides nursing care that includes: mechanical ventilation, IV site monitoring, suctioning, specimen collection, lines, tubes and drains, and assists medical team with procedures.
• Follows physician's orders and administers medication including drips. Adheres to six rights of medication administration.
• Collaborates and rounds with a multi-disciplinary team during daily care planning rounds as appropriate and fosters a Family Centered Care Environment.
• Utilizes electronic innovations to provide efficient patient care. Attends to patient call lights in a manner that promotes patient safety per hospital policy.
• Reports critical values or change in status to the physicians within Procedure and Policy Standards of 30 minutes and documents clinician notification in Cerner.
• Ensures proper and safe wound care as required by Wound Care Policy and Procedures.
• Responsible for completing scoring process, assessment, as well as requesting additional narcotics or orders from Physicians.
• Responsible for assessing site, circulation and range of motion every 2 hours for restraints, per hospital policy and procedures.
• Accesses electronic health record independently according to hospital policy. Completes accurate and timely documentation in the patient’s electronic health record.
• Communicates with patients and families to review plan of care, provide education, and when necessary use appropriate translation methods. Communicates any patient and family concerns to physician.
• Promotes an error free working environment by consistently providing high-quality safe care as per hospital policies.
• Responsible for providing a safe environment for co-workers by placing isolation/precaution signs (droplet, contact, or airborne).
• Creates incident reports for hospital acquired conditions, near misses, malfunction of machine on patients, and adverse events/medication errors documenting the situation within 72 hours.
• Assesses all body systems, ensures safe efficient care, absence of medication errors, avoidance of falls, prevention of central line infections, ouch-free procedural pain, and pain reduction.

Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements

• RN - Registered Nurse RN Licensure within the State of Florida or Multi-State Enhanced Nursing License Compact (eNLC) – maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
• CPR BLS -American Heart Association BLS maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.
• PALS - American Heart Association PALS maintain active and in good standing throughout employment. required within 2 years of hire date
• ACLS - American Heart Association ACLS maintain active and in good standing throughout employment. required within 1 year of hire date
• NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program maintain active and in good standing throughout employment. required within 1 year of hire date

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• BSN degree or currently enrolled in a BSN degree program.
• Career Development: National certification preferably within 2-5 years of hire.
• 1 year RN experience in an intensive care environment for pediatrics preferred.
• Proficiency in computers and Electronic Health Record (EHR) preferred.
• Analyzes and interprets data; utilizes information to make decisions regarding patient care.
• Strong time management and prioritization skills.
• Ability to work well with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to create a family centered care environment by providing excellent customer service.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to apply principles of evidence-based practice, analytical thinking, and service excellence in practice.
• Ability to adapt and adjust to changing environments frequently including mid-shift.
• Able to float to various nursing units while maintaining the delivery of clinical excellence and high quality service.

Job: Nursing - Clinical

Department: NURSING FLOAT POOL-2100-609002

Job Status: Professional