Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Company: Rutherford Regional Health System
Location: Rutherfordton
Posted on: March 11, 2026
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse - Float Pool Position Summary Provides direct
patient care using the nursing process in accordance with
applicable scope and standards of practice across multiple
inpatient units. Demonstrates flexibility to float where needed and
collaborate with interprofessional teams to support safe,
high-quality care. Reports to the Director or Manager of
Department. Essential Functions Performs plan-of-care
interventions, including medication administration, specimen
collection, clinical treatments, and related medical care.
Documents care provided in a timely, accurate manner. Monitors,
records, and communicates patient condition to the care team,
physicians, patients, and families. Assists with activities of
daily living (hygiene, elimination, nutrition, ambulation).
Displays initiative and flexibility to float throughout the
building to support departments and staff. Collaborates across
disciplines to coordinate care (transfers, discharges, referrals,
psychosocial/spiritual support). Assesses learning needs; provides
age- and culture-appropriate patient/family education. Advocates
for the physical and emotional well-being of patients. Participates
in performance improvement and required education; works other
shifts/units as needed and may take on-call assignments. Performs
other duties as assigned. Additional Information Patient
Populations Served: Neonate, Infant, Early Childhood, Late
Childhood, Adolescent, Young Adult, Middle Adult, Older Adult.
Protected Health Information Accessed: Demographic, Clinical,
Insurance, Financial, Complete Medical Record. Exposure:
Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens may be present.
Physical Requirements (typical): Frequent standing, walking,
lifting/moving patients, keyboard entry, and repetitive hand/arm
movements; occasional sitting, squatting, and kneeling; rare
running or climbing. Possible exposure to biological and chemical
hazards, including blood/body fluids, hazardous medications,
gases/vapors/fumes, and latex. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Education: Associate's Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's
Degree in Nursing preferred. Experience: 1- 2 years minimum bedside
RN experience required; 2- 4 years critical care experience
preferred. License: Current RN license in state of practice.
Certifications: BCLS required; ACLS and PALS preferred; Handle with
Care preferred. Skills: Critical thinking, decisive judgment, and
ability to work with minimal supervision in stressful environments.
Ability to quickly learn and navigate multiple clinical software
systems. Effective English communication (read, write, speak, and
understand). Ability to complete the Skills Competency Checklist
within 90 days of hire.
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