Float Pool RN - PCU/Step-Down
Vineland, NJ
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Days

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 Requirement: Every other weekend
Holiday: 1 holiday per contract if needed
Return to Office (RTO): No more than 3 days

Position Overview

• 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.

Licensure & Certifications

• Nursing license: New Jersey or compact license accepted.
• Required certifications:

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

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Float Pool nursing with PCU and inpatient experience.
• Years of experience: Not explicitly stated, but must have solid inpatient experience (implies at least 1+ year).
• Prior travel experience: Not required.

Orientation & Onboarding

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

  • Virtual Welcome meeting and online HealthStream modules (must be completed by Monday start).
  • 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 required during orientation (photo submissions not accepted). Badge needed for clock-ins.

Charting System

• Cerner electronic health record system.

Additional Requirements

• Compliance with background checks, drug screening, immunizations (COVID-19, Influenza, Hep B, MMR, TdaP, Varicella), and other standard healthcare employment verifications and screenings.

This role is ideal for a nurse with strong inpatient and PCU experience looking for a short-term float pool assignment supporting step-down and acute care patients.