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Float Pool Nursing Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

Monarch Healthcare Management

RN Float Pool

Eveleth, MN · On-site

$45/hr

Join the Monarch Float Pool! Monarch Healthcare Management is seeking compassionate and skilled ... Administering medications, treatments, and nursing interventions as prescribed * Supervising and ...

Monarch Healthcare Management

RN Float Pool

Mankato, MN · On-site

$45/hr

Join the Monarch Float Pool! Monarch Healthcare Management is seeking compassionate and skilled ... Administering medications, treatments, and nursing interventions as prescribed * Supervising and ...

Monarch Healthcare Management

RN Float Pool

Foley, MN · On-site

Join the Monarch Float Pool! Monarch Healthcare Management is seeking compassionate and skilled ... Administering medications, treatments, and nursing interventions as prescribed * Supervising and ...

Monarch Healthcare Management

RN Float Pool

Waseca, MN · On-site

$45/hr

Join the Monarch Float Pool! Monarch Healthcare Management is seeking compassionate and skilled ... Administering medications, treatments, and nursing interventions as prescribed * Supervising and ...

Monarch Healthcare Management

RN Float Pool

Franklin, MN · On-site

$45/hr

Join the Monarch Float Pool! Monarch Healthcare Management is seeking compassionate and skilled ... Administering medications, treatments, and nursing interventions as prescribed * Supervising and ...

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How much do float pool nursing jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 25, 2026, the average hourly pay for float pool nursing in Minnesota is $40.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $30.14 and $47.79 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is float pool nursing?

Float pool nursing refers to a role in which nurses are assigned to work in multiple units or departments within a hospital or healthcare facility based on staffing needs. Float pool nurses must be adaptable and possess a broad range of clinical skills to provide care in various specialties, such as medical-surgical, emergency, or intensive care units. This role offers flexibility and the opportunity to gain diverse experience, but it can also be challenging due to frequent transitions and varying team dynamics. Float pool nurses play a crucial role in helping hospitals maintain adequate staffing levels and ensure high-quality patient care.

What is the difference between Float Pool Nursing vs Per Diem Nursing?

AspectFloat Pool NursingPer Diem Nursing
CredentialsRN license, possibly specialized certificationsRN license, certifications vary by assignment
Work EnvironmentMultiple units within a hospital or healthcare facilityVaries; shifts at different facilities or units as needed
Employer UsageHospital staffing pools, healthcare systemsAgencies, hospitals, or healthcare facilities
Search/Comparison IntentUnderstanding hospital float rolesFinding flexible, on-demand nursing shifts

Float Pool Nursing involves working across multiple hospital units within a single facility, providing flexibility and broad experience. Per Diem Nursing refers to on-call shifts at various facilities, offering flexible scheduling but often less stability. Both roles require RN licensure and adapt to different work environments, but they serve different staffing needs and preferences.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Float Pool Nurse, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Float Pool Nurse, you need a broad clinical knowledge base, flexibility in patient care, and an active RN license, often with experience in multiple specialties. Familiarity with various hospital systems, EHR platforms, and unit-specific equipment is critical for adapting quickly to different assignments. Strong adaptability, excellent communication, and resilience are standout soft skills, as you frequently transition between units and teams. These skills and qualities are vital to ensure seamless, high-quality care across diverse clinical settings and to maintain patient safety in dynamic environments.

How do float pool nurses adapt to working on different units with varying patient populations and protocols?

Float pool nurses are required to be flexible and quickly acclimate to new environments, as they may be assigned to different units such as medical-surgical, ICU, or pediatrics within a single shift or week. This means learning each unit’s specific workflows, documentation systems, and team dynamics on the go. Success in this role often depends on strong communication skills, adaptability, and a willingness to ask questions or seek clarification when needed. Many hospitals offer orientation or cross-training sessions to help float pool nurses become familiar with multiple departments and ensure patient safety.
What cities in Minnesota are hiring for Float Pool Nursing jobs? Cities in Minnesota with the most Float Pool Nursing job openings:
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Infographic showing various Float Pool Nursing job openings in Minnesota as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 64% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 18% Contract. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $84,440 per year, or $40.6 per hour.
Nursing Station Technician Float Pool

Nursing Station Technician Float Pool

Fairview Health Services

Minneapolis, MN • On-site

$24.16 - $30.76/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 26 days ago

Fairview Health Services rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 248 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

130th of 890 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Job Overview

At the M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center - West Bank Campus we are committed to providing exceptional healthcare in a setting where we specialize in innovation. We continually strive to improve our patients' lives by delivering superior outcomes using groundbreaking technology and treatments while balancing patients' needs.

We are conveniently located on the West Bank of the Mississippi River near downtown Minneapolis. 

The Float Pool:

  • Nursing Station Technicians- Support the work of the RN to provide exceptional care to our patients and families. The NST floats to all areas of the west bank adult units including medical/surgical, orthopedics, acute rehabilitation unit, adult emergency department, ICU and the newborn family care center. The adult float pool NST also functions in the role of a “flyer” and responds to the needs of the hospital, assisting where necessary.

This position works 64 hours in a two week pay period on the evening shift, 8 hour shifts, every other weekend. This position is benefit eligible https://www.fairview.org/benefits/localseiu  

The Nursing Station Technician is a hybrid position consisting of both Nursing Assistant and Health Unit Coordinator roles to deliver direct patient care and administrative duties.

In this role, you will work under the direct supervision of a professional nurse to demonstrate excellent customer service, teamwork and communication skills with patients, families, and the healthcare team on a fasted paced unit. Other job duties include:

  • Patient care such as personal hygiene, vitals, daily activities, repositioning, transporting, and feeding
  • Maintaining unit desk area functions such as answering phones, processing admissions, discharging and transferring forms, transcribing orders, assembling patient charts and ordering tests
  • Setting up and maintaining patient rooms
  • Ordering and stocking of supplies

Minimum Qualifications to Fulfill Job Responsibilities:

Required

License/Certification/Registration

 

  • Basic Life Support (BLS for Healthcare Providers) certification required.  Ontrack participants much be able to obtain Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification upon completion of the OnTrack program

AND ONE or more of the following: 

  • Successful completion of Fairview’s OnTrack Nursing Assistant training program.

OR

  • Six months of recent direct care experience in a long term, home care or acute care setting.  (Appropriate roles may include, Nursing Assistant, PCA, Resident Assistant or Emergency Room Technician)

OR

  • Current enrollment in an LPN, RN or Nurse Practitioner program, and completion of one (1) semester of clinical rotation within the program

OR

 

  • Current certification on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry upon hire. This requirement does not need to be maintained throughout employment and is not required if subsequently transferring into another Nursing Assistant or Nursing Station Tech or Nursing Station Attendant position

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, PTO/vacation and Safe and Sick Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement and more! Please follow this link for additional information:  https://www.fairview.org/benefits/localseiu


Compensation Disclaimer

The posted compensation range corresponds to the minimum and maximum pay rates outlined in your union agreement for the respective job classifications at the time of job posting. An individual's pay rate within this range may be influenced by various factors, including FTE, skills, knowledge, educational background, and qualifying experience as specified in the contract. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.


EEO Statement
EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected statusQualifications:

$24.16- $30.76 Hourly

Education:UNAVAILABLEEmployment Type: UNAVAILABLE

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About Fairview Health Services

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Fairview Health Services is an industry-leading, award-winning nonprofit that offers an entire network of healthcare services. Fairview is one part of M Health Fairview, a partnership between the University of Minnesota, M Physicians and Fairview Health Services. Together, we combine the University's deep history of clinical innovation and training with Fairview's extensive roots in community medicine. Our care portfolio includes community hospitals, academic hospitals, primary and specialty care clinics, senior facilities, facilitated living centers, rehabilitation centers, home health care services, counseling, pharmacies and benefit management services.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Minneapolis, MN, US

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