As a Float Pool RN, you will deliver high-quality, patient-centered care across multiple medical-surgical units. You will adapt quickly to new environments while ensuring safe and compassionate care.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited nursing school, with a BSN preferred, and hold a current Massachusetts RN license. Basic Life Support certification is required, and 2+ years of nursing experience, particularly in acute Medical/Surgical or Telemetry settings, is preferred.
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Float Pool | Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital–Milton Schedule 36 hours/week (three 12‑hour shifts) Night shift available Every other weekend & holiday rotation Full-time benefits eligible Where You’ll Work Float Pool nurses provide care across multiple adult medical–surgical and telemetry units, including 2 East, 2 North, and 3 North.
You’ll support a variety of patient needs while working with teams across the hospital, offering flexibility, collaboration, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact wherever you’re needed most.
What You’ll Do In the Float Pool, you’ll provide high‑quality, patient‑centered care across multiple med‑surg units.
You’ll adapt to different care settings each shift, use strong clinical judgment, and contribute to a supportive, collaborative environment.
This role offers excellent opportunities to grow your skills, gain broad clinical experience, and make a meaningful impact across the hospital.
Why You’ll Love Working Here Competitive pay with shift differentials Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, retirement, and more Professional growth opportunities across the Beth Israel Lahey Health system Free parking and a location just 20 minutes from Boston Access to $5 Red Sox tickets for all home games Grow your clinical skills, make meaningful connections, and thrive in a welcoming community hospital environment where your work truly matters Job Description: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the general supervision of the Nurse Manager, or designee, within the framework of the Massachusetts Registered Nurse license, participates in the following activities: Provides patient care utilizing the Nursing Process: systematically assesses the health status of the patient, analyzes and interprets data and makes nursing judgments regarding care plans, implements and coordinates nursing interventions, evaluates outcome of nursing interventions, revises/updates plan of care, documents nursing process clearly and concisely.
Considers specific cultural beliefs and practices when caring for patients.
Utilizes interpreter services for patients with limited English proficiency Provides and coordinates health teaching for patient and/or patient representative.
Collaborates, cooperates and communicates with other health care providers to ensure quality and continuity of care.
Provides care appropriate to the age groups of patients regularly served; seeks assistance for resources of other age groups that need care.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement
Free Parking
Employee maintains competencies (position specific and hospital-wide) required for the specific patient population served Adheres to standard precautions.
Assumes the role of the charge nurse as necessary.
Actively participates in unit-based Q.A. studies and unit meetings.
May participate as a member of nursing committees, in-services and orientation programs as directed.
Attends and/or participates in in-house or outside training programs to improve and augment skills and knowledge.
Shall assist in the ordering and upkeep of supplies as assigned by the Nurse Manager.
Effectively assesses and manages care issues related to all patients undergoing operative/procedural/medical procedures.
Provides care for the patient requiring telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia recognition.
Provides care to a variety of medical/surgical patients with a range of diagnoses, including, but not limited to, Neurological, Orthopedic, Respiratory, Renal, Cardiac Performs all duties in accordance with safety and other laws, rules, and regulations set forth by appropriate regulatory and government agencies and in accordance with established department and hospital policies and procedures.
May be required to perform similar or related duties as may be necessary on an emergency basis or as designated by the department manager or supervisor.
The nature of the tasks/responsibilities required of employees in this position will likely expose them to blood and body fluids.
Employees will be oriented to and required to understand and follow the standard precautions for infection control.
A summary list of tasks and procedures that may cause exposure to blood and body fluids is listed in the attached Physical Abilities Job Description.
Also identified is the protective gear that is available.
Qualifications
Min Experience: Recent acute Medical/Surgical/Telemetry nursing experience preferred. License /Registration: Current licensure as a Registered nurse by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing, Skills/Certification: Basic Life Support by the American Heart Association before hire. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skill required of personnel so classified. Pay Range: $36.00 - $90.14 The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law. As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.
