Olympic Medical Center·Port Angeles, Washington
The Float Pool RN provides professional nursing care across various hospital units, including emergency, medical-surgical, telemetry, and ICU. They are responsible for assessing, planning, and evaluating patient care while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality outcomes.
Imagine working on Washington State’s beautiful North Olympic Peninsula where recreational opportunities abound. Whether you enjoy hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking or cycling, the Olympic Peninsula is home to numerous adventures for outdoor enthusiasts. It's a great place to live, work, play and raise a family.
Bordered by the scenic Olympic National Park, the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Pacific Coast - with Seattle and Victoria, BC just a ferry ride away - you won’t find a better location. You’ll receive a competitive salary, excellent benefits plus an amazing PNW lifestyle – a perfect combination!
FTE: 0%
$40.37 - $72.25
UNION: SEIU 1199-RN and LPN
Weekend & Holiday Shifts: Yes
On Call Shifts: No
The Float Pool Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional nursing care across multiple units within the hospital or healthcare system based on patient care needs and staffing requirements. including emergency, medical-surgical, telemetry, and the intensive care unit. This role requires a high level of clinical competence, adaptability, strong clinical judgment, and the ability to function effectively in fast-paced and diverse care environments. The Float Pool RN is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. The nurse collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to ensure safe, high-quality, and patient-centered care while maintaining flexibility to adjust to varying patient populations and acuity levels across assigned units.
This position demands strong critical thinking skills, effective communication, and the ability to work independently with minimal unit-specific orientation. The Float Pool RN supports organizational goals by enhancing staffing efficiency, maintaining continuity of care, and contributing to a positive patient and staff experience.
Education
Graduate of a nationally accredited Nursing program, required.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), preferred.
Licensure/Credentials
Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the State of Washington; or Temporary Washington State RN licensure with pending permanent licensure; or Current RN licensure from a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state with multistate privilege to practice in Washington State.
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire, required.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 90 days of hire, required.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 180 days of hire, required.
National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) within 30 days of hire, required.
Registered Nurse National certification, preferred
Benefits: Information:
Click here for information about our benefits [http://www.olympicmedical.org/careers/#benefits].
Olympic Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information, please visit www.eeoc.gov [http://www.eeoc.gov].
Requires a degree from an accredited nursing program and at least 2 years of experience in critical care or emergency nursing. Must hold a valid Washington State RN license and obtain BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS certifications.
Market context
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