Float Pool RN - Medical-Surgical
Sheboygan, WI
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Float Pool Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical

Job Type

• Contractor
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour night shift (18:45–07:15)
• Hours per week: 36
• Weekend rotation: every other weekend
• Holiday work: may be required up to 50% of holidays during contract
• Schedule made 4-6 weeks in advance, with 2 weeks’ notice
• No on-call required
• Manager approval required for requests off (RTO)
• Block scheduling may be considered but not guaranteed

Facility & Unit Information

• Float Pool position covering multiple MedSurg units and hospital areas with MedSurg patients, including ER Holding/Boarding
• Typical units floated to:

  • MS1 General Medical Surgical (including oncology patients receiving chemo, but no chemo administration required)
  • MS2 Ortho/Neuro
  • MS2 Cardiac (manager approval required if no cardiac post-procedure experience)
• Patient types include general medical, surgical, orthopedic, neurological, and cardiac cases
• Pediatric patients >1 year old present but no pediatric experience required; no pediatric patient assignments

Patient Ratios & Support

• Day shift patient ratio: 1:4-6
• Night shift patient ratio: 1:6
• Support staff:

  • HUC available days only
  • CNA support with limited scope (vitals, blood glucose; no IV insertions/removals)
  • CNA ratios: Days 1:5-6, PM 1:6-7, Nights 1:10
  • Charge nurse assigns patients
  • Phlebotomy available for peripheral lab draws
  • Respiratory Therapist (RT) available 24/7
  • Hospitalist available 24/7 (communication via secure chat in EPIC)
  • OT, PT, Speech Therapy available weekdays, limited weekend hours
  • Telemetry tech available remotely; nurse may assist if short-staffed

Required Qualifications & Certifications

• Minimum 2 years medical-surgical nursing experience
• First-time travelers accepted (no prior travel experience required)
• Required certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)

Skills & Experience

• Proficient in:

  • Chest tube care
  • Stable tracheostomy management
  • IV skills including port/central line care
  • Foley catheter insertion and care
  • Feeding tube management
  • Cardiac rhythm interpretation
  • Use of CPAP/BiPAP/Airvo equipment (RT manages equipment)
• Experience with titrating drips (Cardizem, amiodarone, insulin, argatroban) preferred; manager approval required if no drip experience
• EPIC electronic medical record experience required

Equipment & Charting

• EMR system: EPIC
• IV pumps: Alaris
• Medication dispensing: Pyxis

Orientation

• One full shift for login access, paperwork, and EPIC setup
• Remainder of first shift on assigned unit
• One 12-hour shift unit orientation; manager selects unit(s) for orientation
• Brief orientation provided for any new units floated to

Additional Information

• Scrub dress code: solid colors only, professional appearance; no graphics, logos, or designs
• Free parking available
• Culture: traveler-friendly with strong teamwork atmosphere