American Addiction Centers·Lexington, North Carolina
Registered Nurses utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care, engaging patients and families while monitoring conditions and adjusting care plans. Responsibilities also include engaging in unit councils, promoting safety culture, administering treatments, and maintaining accurate EHR documentation.
34102 Lexington Medical Center - Nursing Float Pool
Status: Full time
Benefits: Eligible:
Hours Per Week: 36
Schedule Details/Additional Information: 7p7a, Lexington site only
$38.20 - $57.30
Registered Nurse (RN) – Lexington Emergency Float Pool
Lexington, NC, United States
The RN Float Pool at Lexington Medical Center provides staffing support across multiple inpatient and emergency care areas to ensure safe, high-quality patient care throughout the hospital. Float Pool Registered Nurses work within the Emergency Department, Medical-Surgical Unit, Post-Surgical Unit, and Critical Care Unit (CCU), adapting to the needs of each department while maintaining excellence in patient care, safety, teamwork, and customer service.
The Emergency Department includes specialized areas for core emergency care, fast track services, and behavioral health support, focusing on the stabilization, treatment, and disposition of patients with a wide range of medical needs. The Medical-Surgical Unit provides comprehensive care for adult patients requiring acute inpatient services, while the Post-Surgical Unit specializes in the recovery and management of patients following surgical procedures, with an emphasis on orthopedic and urological care. The Critical Care Unit delivers advanced monitoring and treatment for patients with complex and critical healthcare needs.
As part of Lexington Medical Center and the Advocate Health system, Float Pool nurses play a vital role in supporting patient-centered care across the continuum, utilizing advanced technology and evidence-based practice while serving the healthcare needs of our community.
Lexington Medical Center, part of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, offers world-class care close to home in Lexington, NC. Our 94-bed hospital provides advanced services in orthopedics, general surgery, ENT, stroke and cancer care. Our outpatient expertise includes digestive health services, a state-of-the-art rehabilitation department, a diagnostic imaging center and wound care center- all supported by the resources of a nationally recognized academic medical center.
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Minimum requirements include graduation from a Board of Nursing approved program, active multi-state compact or single-state RN license, and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, typically requiring 1 year of clinical nursing experience. Candidates must demonstrate knowledge of age-specific care principles and possess strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills.
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North Carolina nursing jobs often reflect steady demand in hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings, especially for RNs who can provide age-appropriate care across patient populations. These roles are competitive because employers typically want an approved nursing-school graduate with a current North Carolina RN or Compact License and active AHA BLS certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your license status and BLS renewal before applying.