Float Pool RN - Step Down PCU
Vineland, NJ
Host Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Step Down (Float Pool)

Location: Vineland, New Jersey
Contract Length: 8 weeks (with likely extension)
Schedule: 48 hours per week, 4 twelve-hour shifts
Weekend: Every other weekend
Holiday: 1 holiday per contract if needed
Return to Office (RTO): No more than 3 days

Job Description

• Float nurse position supporting ED Holds.
• Must have Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience to care for Step Down and Acute Care holds.
• Emergency Department (ED) experience is a plus but inpatient experience is required.
• Charting system: Cerner.

Requirements

Licensure & Certifications

• Valid New Jersey nursing license or compact license.
• Certifications required:

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

Experience

• Specialty: Float Pool nursing with PCU and inpatient experience.
• Years of experience: Not explicitly stated, but must have sufficient inpatient and PCU experience (implied minimum 1+ years).
• Prior travel experience: Not required.

Orientation & Onboarding

• Completion of full orientation is mandatory; failure to complete results in immediate termination.
• Orientation includes virtual and in-person components:

  • Virtual Welcome meeting and online HealthStream modules to be completed by Monday of start week.
  • In-person classes typically Tuesday through Thursday at multiple locations.
  • POCT class attendance required (not during orientation week).
  • Unit-based orientation schedule provided by manager.
• Badge ID appointment must be completed in person during orientation (photo submissions not accepted). Badge required for clock-ins.

Additional Requirements

• Compliance with background checks, drug screening, immunizations (COVID-19, Influenza, Hep B, MMR, TdaP, Varicella), and other standard healthcare employment verifications.
• Must pass competency exams and skills checklists.
• Adherence to confidentiality and mandatory annual training.

This position is ideal for nurses with PCU and inpatient experience looking for a short-term contract in a float pool role supporting emergency department holds.