Medical-Surgical Float Registered Nurse
Boone, NC
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Medical Surgical Float Registered Nurse

Location: Boone, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Dedicated float RN position covering ICU, Intermediate/Stepdown, and MedSurg units based on patient volume.
• Schedule: 3 shifts of 12 hours each (3x12), weekdays with up to 2 weekends per month.
• Must be willing to work 2 of the 3 major holidays during the contract.
• Flexibility in floating between units is essential.
• Blocked schedule requests may be considered if submitted at application.
• Typical nurse-to-patient ratios range from 1:5 to 1:6 depending on unit acuity.
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) proficiency required with recent experience in EPIC.

Required Qualifications

• License: Active Registered Nurse license in North Carolina or multistate license.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of nursing experience in specialty (higher value between 1-2 years required is 2 years).
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• Must be very flexible with floating assignments.
• Prior travel experience preferred but not explicitly required.

Additional Requirements

• Must be willing to work holidays as specified.
• Must reside more than 40 miles from the facility (local rule).
• Government-issued photo ID and driver’s license required for address verification.
• All scrubs must be either all white or all navy.

Compliance and Documentation

• Proof of I9 or attestation.
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, and HHS/OIG checks.
• NURSYS verification for RN license.
• Required health documents:

  • Physical exam updated annually.
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually.
  • Immunizations or titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season.
  • Drug screening within 90 days prior to start, updated annually.
• Required facility-specific documents including badge photo and self-study orientation.
• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations.

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for a Medical Surgical Float RN in Boone, NC, requiring 2 years of nursing experience, flexibility to float across multiple units, and certifications in BLS, ACLS, and PALS. Candidates must be willing to work holidays and weekends as scheduled and have recent EPIC EMR experience. Compliance with extensive background checks, health screenings, and documentation is mandatory.