RN Float Pool, UofL Health, ICU and PCU Opportunities Available

University Medical Center, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 75,768 - 78,523; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Center, Inc. is seeking Registered Nurses (RNs) with at least 2 years of acute care inpatient experience to join their float teams at various hospitals. Positions offer competitive pay rates of $55/hour for PCU and $57/hour for ICU assignments.

The role involves comprehensive patient assessments, medication administration, and collaboration with healthcare teams to enhance patient care and satisfaction. Candidates must possess an Associate's Degree in Nursing, valid Kentucky licensure, and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Must have 2+ years of acute care inpatient RN experience.
• Associate's Degree in Nursing; BSN preferred.
• Current Kentucky RN licensure is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough assessments of patient health status.
• Collaborate with healthcare team for patient care.
• Independently administer medications as per licensure.

Skills

Acute care nursing

Medication administration

Patient assessment

Collaboration with healthcare teams

Patient education

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing from an accredited program

Current Kentucky RN licensure

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Job description

Primary Location

University Hospital – UMC, 530 South Jackson Street, Louisville, KY 40202

Shift

Part‑ and full‑time, day and night shifts available

Job Overview

UofL Health seeks RNs with 2+ years acute care inpatient experience to join float teams at Jewish Hospital, Mary and Elizabeth Hospital, and UofL Hospital. Float RN positions offer $55/hour for PCU and $57/hour for ICU float assignments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct systematic, continuous and comprehensive assessments of patient health status from admission or encounter to discharge to ensure patient safety.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team, patient and family to address all aspects of care, including cultural, spiritual and psychosocial needs.
• Independently administer medications per licensure authority, assess and document effects, and adhere to patient‑safety medication guidelines.
• Plan care using current scientific knowledge, theory and care standards within the nursing interventions and outcomes framework.
• Identify and prioritize patient problems based on assessment data and patient/family goals, then implement nursing care interventions to meet health‑care needs.
• Demonstrate competent clinical judgments, safe practice and advocate for patients and families.
• Assess, conduct and evaluate the outcomes of patient and family teaching from admission to discharge, tailoring teaching to individual learning needs.
• Review patient and family responses to interventions regularly and revise care plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Prepare patients and families for discharge, obtain feedback and promote positive patient satisfaction outcomes.
• Collaborate with unlicensed assistive healthcare providers, ensuring safe patient care delivery in compliance with regulations.
• Maintain professional conduct, orient new team members, supervise students, and may act as relief charge nurse when needed.
• Maintain competency through continuing education, competency demonstration, licensure and professional activities.
• Participate in evidence‑based practice activities, such as journal clubs, and discuss outcomes of care with colleagues.
• Communicate constructively, resolve conflicts, and support the healthcare team in achieving shared goals.
• Perform duties cost‑effectively, minimizing waste without compromising quality or service.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, HIPAA privacy, and security requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Education

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited program (required).
• Associate Degree RNs must enroll in an approved BSN program within 1 year of hire and complete it within 3 years (required for UofL Hospital).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Current Kentucky RN licensure or a compact license with Kentucky privileges (required).
• Minimum of 2 years acute care inpatient RN experience (required).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (required).
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required for ICU float positions.