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Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Med Surg

  • Piedmont Henry Hospital
  • Stockbridge, GA

$48+/hour

Above Average Pay
Posted 3 days ago
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Med Surg

  • Frisbie Memorial Hospital
  • Dover, NH

$47+/hour

Above Average Pay
Posted 12 days ago
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Med Surg

  • Medical City McKinney
  • McKinney, TX

$46+/hour

Above Average Pay
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Med Surg

  • Medical City McKinney
  • McKinney, TX

$46+/hour

Above Average Pay
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Float OR - Operating Room Med Surg
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Float OR - Operating Room Med Surg

  • North Texas Float Pool
  • Denton, TX

$31-60/hour

View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Pediatrics
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Pediatrics

  • UW Health
  • Madison, WI

$37-56/hour

View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Pediatrics
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Pediatrics

  • UW Health
  • Madison, WI

$37-56/hour

View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Med Surg
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Med Surg

  • LewisGale Medical Center
  • Salem, VA

$37-55/hour

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Med Surg

  • University Hospital
  • Augusta, GA

$39-55/hour

Posted 3 days ago
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Med Surg

  • Doctors Hospital of Augusta
  • Augusta, GA

$39-55/hour

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Med Surg

  • UCHealth UCHlth Harmony Campus 2121 Harmony
  • Fort Collins, CO

$35-55/hour

Posted Today
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Med Surg

  • UCHealth Memorial Admin Ctr MAC COS
  • Colorado Springs, CO

$35-55/hour

Posted 1 day ago
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Med Surg

  • Parkview Medical Center
  • Pueblo, CO

$35-55/hour

View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Float ED - Emergency Department
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Float ED - Emergency Department

  • UCHealth Cherry Creek MOB and ASC
  • Denver, CO

$35-55/hour

View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Float OR - Operating Room Med Surg
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Float OR - Operating Room Med Surg

  • North Texas Float Pool
  • Frisco, TX

$40-52/hour

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Med Surg

  • HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland
  • Texas City, TX

$43-52/hour

Posted 3 days ago
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Med Surg

  • Methodist Hospital
  • San Antonio, TX

$42-52/hour

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Med Surg

  • Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital
  • San Antonio, TX

$42-52/hour

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Med Surg

  • Methodist Hospital Stone Oak Rehabilitation Center
  • San Antonio, TX

$42-52/hour

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Med Surg

  • Saint Mark's Hospital
  • Salt Lake City, UT

$42-50/hour

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Float Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average Float Nurse Salary

$43.03/hour

The average salary for a Float Nurse is $43.03 per hour. This is 5% lower than the nursing US average of $45.40.

Last updated on November 5, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Float Nurse Jobs FAQs

What hospitals currently have the most Float Nurse job opportunities?

The hospitals on Vivian that currently have the most Float Nurse jobs are Good Samaritan Society - Sioux Falls Village (15 jobs), Overland Park Regional Medical Center (12 jobs), and Research Medical Center (10 jobs).

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Thursday, November 5th 2026, Vivian has 195 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $56 per hour on average, and up to $81 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?

As of Thursday, November 5th 2026, Vivian has 4,083 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,304 per hour on average, and up to $4,080 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Where can I learn more about working as a Float Nurse?

Take a look at Vivian's Float Nurse Career Guide for more information, including required education, responsibilities, pros and cons and more.

What is a Float Nurse?

Float nurses are registered nurses who specialize in floating from unit to unit, moving to whichever unit has staffing shortages. They play an essential role in delivering safe patient care across all units and often solve staffing challenges. Float nursing is perfect for nurses who enjoy flexible work schedules and a variety of clinical experience. Travel nurses are often ideal in these positions since they’re essentially the ultimate float nurse.

What certifications are commonly held by float nurses?

Float nurses may hold Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), among others.

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