ER Float Pool Registered Nurse
Salt Lake City, Utah
CSH Mountain Region

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN) – ER Float Pool

Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Information

• Unit: Emergency Room (ER) / Emergency Department (ED) Float Pool
• Trauma Level: Varies by location; mostly Level 3 and one Level 4
• STEMI Receiving: Majority of facilities are STEMI receiving
• Stroke Center: Majority of facilities are stroke receiving
• Patient Volume: 23-93 patients per day, varies by location
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:4-5 depending on acuity
• Psych/Seclusion Rooms: None
• Security: Not specified as in-house 24/7
• Holding Area: Mixed with ER beds

Job Description

• Float between multiple ERs within a 60-mile radius zone
• Expected to float across all hospitals in the zone
• Support includes triage, patient care, and assisting with tech duties
• No monitor techs; RNs must read and interpret telemetry strips
• Perform Point of Care lab testing after training
• Standard ER medications and drips used
• 12-hour shifts, schedule made by leadership
• Weekend and holiday work every other week
• No call or standby requirements
• Dress code: Navy blue scrubs
• Orientation: 2-3 days unit/department specific

Common Patient Diagnoses

• Abdominal pain
• Diabetes Mellitus (DM)
• NSTEMI (Non-ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction)
• Pneumonia
• Trauma
• Stroke
• Hypertension (HTN)

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) or ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Utah
• Minimum of 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ENPC or PALS certification
• NIHSS certification
• TNCC certification

Scheduling & Work Environment

• 12-hour shifts, scheduled by leadership
• Every other weekend and holiday required
• Floating required within the ER zone
• No call or standby duties
• Support from techs who assist with unit secretary work, triage, and floor assistance
• Respiratory Therapy available 24/7

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be in-state for the week of orientation (some modules may be remote)
• Floating covers multiple hospitals within the zone; housing must accommodate travel within this area

This position is ideal for experienced ER nurses comfortable with floating between multiple facilities and managing a diverse patient population in a fast-paced environment.