Medical/Surgical Float Pool RN
Warwick, Rhode Island
Kent Hospital

Registered Nurse (RN) Medical/Surgical - Float Pool (36 hours, Days)

Location: Warwick, Rhode Island
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)
Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced RN specializing in Medical/Surgical nursing to work in a float pool capacity. This position requires working 36 hours per week on day shifts.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Rhode Island
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Minimum 5 years of Medical/Surgical nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Completion of CNE Skills Checklist
• Successful completion of CNE Specialty Competency Exam
• Successful completion of CNE Basic EKG Exam
• Successful completion of CNE Pharmacology Exam
• Completion of CNE Core Competencies

Onboarding and Compliance Requirements

• Fingerprinting: Must complete state fingerprinting within 30 days of start (in Rhode Island at Attorney General’s Office)
• Health and Immunization:

  • COVID-19 vaccine series or bivalent booster (medical exemptions reviewed prior to start)
  • MMR: Proof of 2 immunizations or positive titer for all three components
  • Hepatitis B: Complete vaccination series or declination
  • Influenza vaccine (optional but recommended during flu season)
  • Varicella: Proof of 2 immunizations or positive titer
  • Tdap: Proof of immunization within last 10 years
  • Tuberculosis screening: Two-step PPD or one IGRA test within the last year; if positive history, negative chest X-ray and annual TB questionnaire required
  • N95 Fit Test: Required within one year prior to start; specific approved mask models listed
• Background Checks: Federal, county, national, and statewide criminal background checks including OIG, NSO, GSA/SAM searches within 6 months of start
• Employment Verification: Last 5 years of employment history required
• Additional Documentation:

  • Resume or professional profile
  • Two professional references (minimum one supervisory)
  • Signed confidentiality agreement before start
  • Confirmation of assignment and work attestation forms
  • Badge photo with neutral background (jpeg format)
  • Occupational health clearance form upon offer acceptance
  • Annual completion of COVID and flu policy form

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not specified as a requirement.
• Contract length is interpreted as 13 weeks.
• Shift is a 12.5-hour day shift.

This position is ideal for RNs with Medical/Surgical experience seeking a long-term assignment in Rhode Island with comprehensive credentialing and compliance requirements.