ICU

Registered Nurse – Float Pool

Position Overview

The facility is seeking a Registered Nurse for a Float Pool role. You'll provide direct patient care across multiple units including ICU, Telemetry, Medical/Surgical, and Progressive Care, managing patients of varying acuity levels. This position requires flexibility, strong clinical skills, and the ability to prioritize care as patient needs change.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized care plans using the nursing process
• Provide direct care to patients ranging from stable to critically ill, including those on mechanical ventilation, vasoactive drips, and hemodynamic monitoring
• Assess, monitor, and respond promptly to changes in patient condition
• Administer medications and manage advanced life support equipment
• Conduct hourly patient rounding and bedside shift reporting
• Collaborate with physicians, intensivists, and interdisciplinary team members
• Educate patients and families about treatments and condition
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation
• Perform rapid response and code interventions as needed
• Uphold infection control and patient safety protocols

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted RN license in Kentucky
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience with Telemetry experience required
• ADN or ASN (BSN preferred)
• BLS (American Heart Association) – required within 90 days of hire
• ACLS (AHA) – required within 6 months of hire
• PALS – required within 6 months of hire
• NIHSS – required within 6 months of hire
• Nonviolent Crisis Prevention Training – required before end of orientation and maintained annually
• Annual influenza vaccination required

Schedule

• 3 x 12-hour shifts (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
• Weekend and holiday rotation
• 13-week contract
• Start date: November 30, 2026

Physical Requirements

Frequent lifting, pushing, and pulling (35+ lbs); regular walking; repetitive motion and bending. Regular exposure to blood, body fluids, sharps, and airborne infectious diseases.