ICU

Float Pool RN – ICU, Telemetry, Med/Surg, and PCU

Position Overview

The facility is seeking a Float Pool RN to provide direct nursing care across multiple acute care units, including the ICU, Telemetry, Medical/Surgical, and Progressive Care Unit. You will care for patients of varying acuity levels and must be comfortable transitioning between units to meet daily census and patient needs.

Schedule & Duration

• 3x12 hour shifts: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Weekend and holiday rotation required
• 13-week contract
• Start date: November 30, 2026

Core Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive assessments and ongoing monitoring of critically ill and acute patients
• Manage advanced life support equipment including ventilators, arterial lines, central lines, and hemodynamic monitors
• Administer medications, including titratable vasoactive and sedation drips, per physician orders
• Respond to changes in patient condition and escalate care as needed
• Perform hourly patient rounding and bedside shift report
• Collaborate with physicians, intensivists, and interdisciplinary teams on plan of care
• Educate patients and families on condition, treatments, and care needs
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation
• Participate in rapid response and code interventions
• Adhere to infection control, patient privacy, and safety protocols

Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted RN license in Kentucky (or compact license as applicable)
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience; Telemetry experience required
• ADN or ASN required
• BLS (American Heart Association) – required within 90 days of hire
• ACLS (AHA) – required within 6 months of hire
• PALS and NIHSS – required within 6 months of hire
• Nonviolent crisis intervention training – required before end of orientation, maintained annually

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN
• CCRN certification
• ICU or critical care experience
• Current ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS certifications

Physical Requirements

Frequent lifting, pushing, and pulling over 35 lbs; regular walking, repetitive motion, and bending. Regular exposure to blood, body fluids, sharps, and airborne infectious diseases. Color discrimination for clinical assessment required.