Med/Surg Tele Float Pool RN
Philadelphia, PA
Thrive Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Position Overview

The Med/Surg Float Pool Nurse provides comprehensive patient care across multiple medical-surgical units, adapting quickly to varying patient populations and unit workflows. Nurses in this role are expected to function independently, demonstrate strong clinical judgment, and uphold all hospital policies and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care across multiple inpatient medical-surgical units, including floating between various units as needed.
• Adapt to different patient populations and unit workflows efficiently.
• Demonstrate strong clinical judgment and maintain compliance with all hospital policies, including attendance, documentation standards, and medication safety protocols.

Unit Information

The Float Pool covers all inpatient Medical-Surgical units, step-down units, and holds in the emergency department. Nurses will receive orientation at the main location on their start date and a brief orientation at the women and families unit shortly thereafter.

Requirements

• Years of Experience: Minimum of 2 years of Med/Surg experience required.
• Certifications: BLS and NIHSS certifications are required. ACLS and TNCC certifications are preferred.
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in EPIC electronic health record system is required.

Schedule and Availability

• Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend is required.
• Holiday Requirements: Agency staff do not work on holidays but must be available to work surrounding days for 1-2 holidays during their contract.
• Requested Time Off: Up to 5 days, with an option to extend the contract if time off exceeds 5 consecutive days.

Patient Care Standards

The nurse-to-patient ratio typically is 1:4 on standard Med/Surg units, though this may vary slightly based on unit acuity and staffing levels.

Additional Information

In this role, nurses must be comfortable with a fast-paced environment and flexible in their ability to float between various units, providing individualized patient care as needed.