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View job details for Travel Emergency Department Nurse
Travel Contract

Travel Emergency Department Nurse

  • Providence, RI
  • Care Team Solutions
  • 5x8 hrs
  • Referral Bonus

$3,488/week

5x8
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 day ago
 Verified
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Float Labor and Delivery
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Float Labor and Delivery

  • Providence, RI
  • RNnetwork
  • 5x8 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$3,318/week

Nights
5x8
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 day ago
 Verified
View job details for Travel Float Nurse
Travel Contract

Travel Float Nurse

  • Syracuse, NY
  • PHP
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$3,192/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted Today
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Float
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Float

  • Syracuse, NY
  • PHP
  • 3x12 hrs, Days

$3,192/week

Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted Today
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Float Internal Medicine
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Float Internal Medicine

  • Decatur, GA
  • PHP
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights

$3,056/week

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted Today
 Verified
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Float
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Float

  • Everett, WA
  • ALOIS Healthcare
  • 4x12 hrs, Days

$2,995/week

Days
4x12
Above Average Pay
Qualifications: Registered Nurse (Washington), Basic Life Support
 Verified
View job details for Travel Infection Control Nurse
Travel Contract

Travel Infection Control Nurse

  • Memphis, TN
  • PHP
  • 3x12 hrs, Days

$2,946/week

Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 7 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Float Med Surg
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Float Med Surg

  • Columbia, MO
  • Genie Healthcare
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights

$2,884/week

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted Today
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Float Med Surg / Telemetry
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Float Med Surg / Telemetry

  • Cooperstown, NY
  • Genie Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,779/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 5 days ago
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Float Med Surg
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Float Med Surg

  • Albany, NY
  • Genie Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,766/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 days ago
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Float ED - Emergency Department
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Float ED - Emergency Department

  • Claremont, NH
  • Genie Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs

$2,720/week

3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted Today
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Float Acute Care
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Float Acute Care

  • Everett, WA
  • Care Team Solutions
  • 4x12 hrs
  • Referral Bonus

$2,707/week

4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 7 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Float Med Surg / Telemetry
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Float Med Surg / Telemetry

  • Everett, WA
  • Care Team Solutions
  • 4x12 hrs
  • Referral Bonus

$2,707/week

4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 7 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Float Med Surg / Telemetry
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Float Med Surg / Telemetry

  • Everett, WA
  • Care Team Solutions
  • 4x12 hrs
  • Referral Bonus

$2,707/week

4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 7 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Float Med Surg / Telemetry
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Float Med Surg / Telemetry

  • Everett, WA
  • Care Team Solutions
  • 4x12 hrs
  • Referral Bonus

$2,707/week

4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 7 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Float Acute Care
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Float Acute Care

  • Everett, WA
  • KPG Healthcare
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights

$2,668/week

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Qualifications: Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate of Science in Nursing, Registered Nurse (Washington), Basic Life Support
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Float Acute Care
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Float Acute Care

  • Everett, WA
  • KPG Healthcare
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights

$2,668/week

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Qualifications: Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate of Science in Nursing, Registered Nurse (Washington), Basic Life Support
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Float Med Surg / Telemetry
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Float Med Surg / Telemetry

  • Everett, WA
  • KPG Healthcare
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights

$2,668/week

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Qualifications: Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate of Science in Nursing, Registered Nurse (Washington), Basic Life Support
View job details for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse
Travel Contract

Travel Medical Surgical Nurse

  • Pittsfield, MA
  • Planet Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs
  • Referral Bonus

$2,646/week

3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Float
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Float

  • Camden, NJ
  • Access Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,633/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Qualifications: Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate of Science in Nursing, Registered Nurse (New Jersey), Basic Life Support
Posted Today
View job details for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse
Travel Contract

Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse

  • Mount Vernon, WA
  • Tact Staff
  • 3x12 hrs

$2,608/week

3x12
Above Average Pay
Qualifications: Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate of Science in Nursing, Registered Nurse (Washington), Basic Life Support
Posted Today
 Verified
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Travel Float Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel Float Nurse Salary

$2,075/week

The average salary for a Float Nurse is $2,075 per week. This is 3% lower than the nursing US average of $2,129.

Last updated on March 27, 2024. Based on 35,864 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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Travel Float Nurse Jobs FAQs

What are the best agencies for Travel Float Nurse jobs?

The agencies on Vivian that currently have the most Travel Float Nurse jobs are PHP (39), American Traveler (31), and Anders Group (31).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Thursday, March 28th 2024, Vivian has 191 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $48 per hour on average, with the highest-paying job listed up to $90 per hour.

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

Take a look at Vivian's Travel 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 does a float nurse do?

Float nurses work in multiple areas and treat various types of patients each day. They generally have years of nursing experience with well-rounded nursing skills so they can hit the floor running, no matter which unit they’re assigned. Float nurse duties are very dynamic based on their patient assignments, which requires a multitude of nursing skills and quick adaptability. While their actual duties vary by facility and assigned unit, some basic duties they may perform include:

Where do float nurses work?

Nearly every hospital utilizes float nurses, so these facilities are their primary employers. Where they work within a hospital can greatly vary, even in a single shift. Hospital systems with multiple locations also may utilize a float pool that floats to different hospitals, as well as different units within each hospital. Float pool nurses usually cover med-surg and stepdown patients, while a critical care float pool cares for higher acuity patients.

What skills make a good float nurse?

Good float nurses have a high degree of adaptability, flexibility, and nursing expertise that allow them to work in a variety of settings. They’re fast learners with sharp clinical assessment and communication skills. Because they work with an assortment of colleagues throughout a healthcare facility, they also have admirable teamwork skills. Highly competent float nurses work well under pressure, face new challenges head-on, and have excellent time management skills. Confidence, enthusiasm, resilience, and great interpersonal skills are other highly desirable traits in a good float nurse.

How to become a Travel Float Nurse

The first step towards a career as a travel float nurse is to become a registered nurse. At a minimum, this requires completing an associate degree in nursing, but many hospitals prefer a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Graduates must complete the NCLEX-RN to become an RN and they’ll likely need Basic Life Support certification. Depending on the hospital and potential nursing roles, they may also need Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification. Travel float nurse employers typically want applicants to have two or more years of float experience and some may require acute care experience.

How Much Do Float Nurse Jobs Pay?

Although every facility differs, it’s common for float nurses to earn higher hourly wages than nurses permanently assigned to a specific unit.

For jobs available on Vivian as of Thursday, March 28th 2024, the average weekly salary for a Travel Float Nurse is $2,268, but can pay up to $3,488 per week.

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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