Travel Nurse RN - Float
Cartersville, GA
Wellspring Nurse Source
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

The Critical Care Float Registered Nurse position is part of a dynamic float pool that provides care across various units within the hospital, including the Emergency Department, ER hold, Medical Surgical, Telemetry, and Stepdown/PCU. The role requires adaptability and a commitment to high-quality patient care in diverse settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional nursing care to patients across multiple units.
• Manage patient assignments with ratios of up to 1:6 in the Medical-Surgical unit.
• Participate in patient assessments, planning, and implementation of care strategies.
• Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Schedule Requirements

Candidates must be flexible with scheduling due to the nature of pool staffing. Weekend shifts are required every other week, with no block schedule requests accepted. There is no on-call expectation for this position.

Experience and Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience required.
• First-time travelers will be considered.
• Current RN licensure and compliance with all necessary certifications are mandatory prior to starting the position.

Holidays

Travelers are expected to work one major holiday during their assignment period. If two or three major holidays fall within this timeframe, travelers must work two of the holidays. The major holidays include:

• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving/Black Friday
• Christmas Eve/Christmas Day
• New Year’s Eve/New Year’s Day

Orientation and Compliance

Full compliance with all hiring requirements is necessary to start on schedule. Non-compliance may result in a delay of up to two weeks due to orientation scheduling. The number of non-billable orientation hours is determined by the length of the assignment.

Local candidates are welcome to apply and will receive the same rate as traveling staff.