RN Float Pool PRN Days

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for broad specialty practice

Career development support

Collaborative culture

Job summary

LCMC Health in New Orleans seeks an Acute Care Float Pool Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver compassionate nursing care across various acute care units. This role requires a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and at least 2 years of acute care RN experience. Candidates must hold a current Louisiana RN license and BLS certification, with ACLS required within six months of hire. The ideal nurse demonstrates adaptability and works well in diverse clinical settings, contributing to optimal patient outcomes in a Magnet-recognized institution.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of acute-care RN experience required.
• Current Louisiana RN license (or eligibility for licensure) is needed.
• Current BLS and ACLS required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care across various acute care units.
• Rapidly assess and plan care for patients with complex conditions.
• Collaborate with interprofessional teams to ensure optimal outcomes.

Skills

Patient-centered nursing care

Clinical adaptability

Collaboration with healthcare teams

Documentation in electronic medical records

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Acute Care Float Pool Registered Nurse (RN)

The Acute Care Float Pool Registered Nurse (RN) provides high-quality, compassionate nursing care to patients across various acute care units. As a Float Pool RN, you will be a valued member of our team, bringing flexibility, adaptability, and specialized clinical skills to support units where your expertise is needed most.

Role

This role offers the unique opportunity to work at LCMC Health, a Magnet‑recognized institution that trains the next generation of healthcare providers through its Academic Affiliations. You will be exposed to diverse patient populations, including Level I Trauma, Neurology & Stroke, Infectious Disease, Cardiac & Telemetry, Post‑Surgical & Orthopedic, and Medical/Surgical specialties, depending on organizational needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, evidence‑based, patient‑ and family‑centered nursing care across a variety of acute care units.
• Rapidly assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients with complex medical and surgical conditions.
• Collaborate with interprofessional teams to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Demonstrate clinical adaptability when transitioning between specialties and patient populations.
• Serve as a resource for staff, promoting best practices in alignment with Magnet principles and academic learning environments.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Precept nursing students and new graduate nurses.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of acute‑care RN experience required; prior experience in multiple specialty areas strongly preferred (trauma, neuro, cardiac, surgical, or telemetry).
• Licensure/Certification:
  • Current Louisiana RN license (or eligibility for licensure).
  • Current BLS.
  • ACLS required within 6 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Specialty certification(s) in areas such as CCRN, TCRN, or Stroke Nursing (NIHSS) encouraged.
• Previous Float Pool or travel nursing experience.
• Demonstrated success in working across multiple clinical settings.

Benefits

• Opportunity to practice across a broad spectrum of specialties in a dynamic, academic environment.
• Exposure to high‑acuity patient care within a Magnet‑recognized health system.
• Career development support, including specialty certification reimbursement and continuing education.
• Collaborative, mission‑driven culture rooted in compassion and excellence.

Work Shift

Days (United States of America)

Equal Opportunity Employer

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Disclaimer

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.