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Monument Health

RN | Float Pool

Rapid City, SD

$35 - $43.75/hr

Every time The Float Pool RN will exercise independent judgement in utilizing the nursing process to assess, diagnose, identify outcomes, plan, implement, and evaluate direct patient care in ...

Hollywood Presbyterian

$51.30 - $81.85/hr

Registered Nurse Float Pool I Full Time Days Full Time 72 Hrs Los Angeles, CA, US 30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1964 Salary Range: $51.30 To $81.85 Hourly Position Summary: * The Float Pool RN I (FPRN ...

Monument Health

RN | Float Pool

Rapid City, SD · On-site

$35 - $43.75/hr

Every time The Float Pool RN will exercise independent judgement in utilizing the nursing process to assess, diagnose, identify outcomes, plan, implement, and evaluate direct patient care in ...

Novant Health

RN Float Pool

Hilton Head Island, SC · On-site

Registered Nurse * Department: Float Pool Remarkable Care. Remarkable Careers. Why become a Registered Nurse at Novant Health? * Recognized for Surgical Care Excellence Award and recognition as one ...

Hollywood Presbyterian

$51.30 - $81.85/hr

Registered Nurse Float Pool I Full Time Nights Full Time 72 Hrs Los Angeles, CA, US 30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1963 Salary Range: $51.30 To $81.85 Hourly Position Summary: * The Float Pool RN I ...

Novant Health

Registered Nurse * Department: Float Pool Remarkable Care. Remarkable Careers. Why become a Registered Nurse at Novant Health? * Recognized for Surgical Care Excellence Awardand recognition as one of ...

Novant Health

RN Float Pool

Hilton Head Island, SC · On-site

Registered Nurse * Department: Float Pool Remarkable Care. Remarkable Careers. Why become a Registered Nurse at Novant Health? * Recognized for Surgical Care Excellence Award and recognition as one ...

Novant Health

RN Float Pool

Hilton Head Island, SC · On-site

Registered Nurse * Department: Float Pool Remarkable Care. Remarkable Careers.Why become a Registered Nurse at Novant Health? Recognized for Surgical Care Excellence Award and recognition as one of ...

Novant Health

RN Float Pool

Hilton Head Island, SC · On-site

Registered Nurse * Department: Float Pool Remarkable Care. Remarkable Careers. Why become a Registered Nurse at Novant Health? * Recognized for Surgical Care Excellence Award and recognition as one ...

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How much do float pool rn jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for float pool rn in the United States is $41.45, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $30.77 and $48.80 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Float Pool RN?

A Float Pool RN is a registered nurse who is assigned to work in different units or departments within a hospital or healthcare facility, based on staffing needs. Instead of being assigned to one specific area, float pool nurses move between various floors, such as medical-surgical, ICU, or emergency, often filling in for staff shortages or high patient volumes. This role requires adaptability, broad clinical knowledge, and the ability to quickly adjust to different environments and patient populations. Float Pool RNs help ensure that all areas of the hospital are properly staffed and that patient care remains consistent.

How does working as a Float Pool RN differ from working on a dedicated unit, and what unique challenges might I face?

As a Float Pool RN, you'll have the opportunity to work across multiple units within a facility, which exposes you to a wide variety of patient populations and clinical situations. This role requires adaptability, strong clinical skills, and the ability to quickly build rapport with new teams. A common challenge is rapidly acclimating to different unit protocols and workflows, as well as managing shifting priorities throughout your shift. However, float pool positions often offer increased scheduling flexibility and the chance to develop a broad skill set, which can support long-term career growth.

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

To thrive as a Float Pool RN, you need a broad clinical knowledge base, strong assessment skills, and an active RN license, often with experience across multiple specialties. Familiarity with various electronic health record (EHR) systems and hospital protocols is critical, as float nurses regularly transition between departments. Adaptability, resilience, and strong interpersonal communication are standout soft skills for managing frequent changes in patient populations and team dynamics. These skills enable Float Pool RNs to deliver consistent, high-quality care and support staffing flexibility in dynamic healthcare environments.

What is the difference between Float Pool Rn vs Staff Nurse?

AspectFloat Pool RnStaff Nurse
CertificationsRN license, possibly specialized certificationsRN license, possibly specialized certifications
Work EnvironmentMultiple units/hospitals, flexible assignmentsSingle unit or department, consistent environment
Employer UsageHospitals, healthcare agenciesHospitals, clinics, healthcare facilities

Float Pool Rns are versatile nurses who work across various units, providing coverage where needed, while Staff Nurses typically work in a specific department. Both roles require an RN license and similar certifications, but Float Pool Rns enjoy more varied work environments, offering flexibility and diverse experience. Staff Nurses often have a more stable, specialized role within a single unit.

How much do float pool nurses get paid?

Float pool nurses typically earn between $30 and $50 per hour, depending on experience, location, and shift type. They often receive additional pay for night shifts, weekends, or holidays, and may have access to benefits like overtime pay and hazard pay.
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Infographic showing various Float Pool Rn job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 51% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 33% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $86,215 per year, or $41.4 per hour.

RN | Float Pool

Rapid City, SD

Monument Health
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$35 - $43.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 18 days ago

Monument Health (South Dakota) rating

6.2

Company rating: 6.2 out of 10

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Job description

Current Employees:

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Primary Location

Rapid City, SD USA

Department

RCH Clinical Coordinator Staff


Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Starting Pay Rate Range

$35.00 - $43.75

(Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)

Job Summary

*UP TO A $10,000 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFIED CANDIDATES*
*Full time, part time or PRN positions may be available*
The right team of nurses is capable of transforming health care. Monument Health nurses are professional and passionate, and we support one another. Our Registered Nurses facilitate relationship-centered, compassionate, quality care to patients through competent clinical practice and the application of the healing and science of professional nursing. Our vision at Monument Health is to be one team, to listen, to be inclusive, and to show we care. To do the right thing. Every time
The Float Pool RN will exercise independent judgement in utilizing the nursing process to assess, diagnose, identify outcomes, plan, implement, and evaluate direct patient care in accordance with ANA Standards of Professional Nursing Practice, institutional policies and procedures, applicable laws, and regulations.
The Float Pool RN at Monument Health System is designed to fill workforce gaps in short or long-term assignments. The Float Pool RN supports multiple Nursing Departments filling a vital role utilizing the nursing process to independently deliver nursing care to patients to achieve quality outcomes and receives guidance/supervision based on leader- and self-assessment of opportunities for skill enhancement. The Float Pool RN provides a high-level of clinical nursing care to assigned patients, performing related assessments, procedures and treatments, evaluations, patient care plan development/revisions, and education to patient and/or family.
The Float Pool RN will be an active contributor in the prevention or resolution of illness, disability or injury, alleviation of suffering, and advocacy in the care of individuals in conjunction with interdisciplinary teams of healthcare providers, family members, and support systems. The Float Pool RN will exercise independent judgement in utilizing the nursing process to assess, diagnose, identify outcomes, plan, implement, and evaluate direct patient care in accordance with ANA Standards of Professional Nursing Practice, institutional policies and procedures, applicable laws, and regulations.

Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include:

*Supportive work culture

*Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage

*Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account

*Instant pay is available for qualifying positions

*Paid Time Off Accrual Bank

*Opportunities for growth and advancement

*Tuition assistance/reimbursement

*Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions

*Flexible scheduling

Job Description

Essential Functions:The Float Pool Nurse utilizes and applies the ANA Nursing Process (2010) across multiple patient care settings to perform the following functions:
  • Provides holistic care for patients and families with a wide range of conditions.
  • Provide age specific care to assigned patients across the lifespan.
  • Identifies and consistently recognizes changes in normal and abnormal parameters in the patient's physiological, psychological, cultural, developmental, and spiritual needs.
  • Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide a high level of nursing care across multiple specialty units to which assigned.
  • Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the Healthcare consumer's health and/or the situation.
  • Analyzes the assessment data to determine the diagnosis or the issues.
  • Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the Healthcare consumer of the situation.
  • Develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes.
  • Implements the identified plan. Ensures patient progression along plan.
  • Incorporates the patient's physiological, psychological, cultural, developmental and spiritual needs into the plan of care.
  • Coordination of Care - coordinates care delivery.
  • Health Teaching and Health Promotion - employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment. Consultation - the advanced practice registered nurse and the nursing role specialist provide consultation to influence the identified plan, enhance the abilities of others and effect change.
  • Evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.
The Float Pool Nurse follows the ANA Standards of Professional Performance (2010):
  • Systematically enhances the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
  • Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice. Evaluates one's own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules, and regulations.
  • Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues.
  • Collaborates with patient, family and others in the conduct of nursing practice.
  • Integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice.
  • Integrates research findings into practice. Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost and impact on practice in the planning and delivery of nursing services.
  • Will provide training, education, and precepting of nursing students.
  • Provides leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession.
  • Practices in an environmentally safe and healthy manner.
  • Supports purpose, vision, and values of Monument Health. Practices within the legal scope of a Registered Professional Nurse as outlined by the state in which employment occurs and delivers competent care consistent with standards / policies, laws, regulators/accreditation/certifying organizations.
  • Abides by the Provisions of the Code of Ethics for Nurses (ANA 2010).
Proficiently uses applicable technology and software to:
  • Support and document nursing activities and patient care.
  • Access other work-related applications necessary to be an engaged and active associate of the organization, such as company email, iLearn modules, employee engagement surveys, benefits and compensation information, and policies and procedures.
  • Continuously seeks out opportunities to improve the quality of patient care delivery through innovative and creative problem solving.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements

Required:
Education - Bachelors degree in Nursing
Certifications - Registered Nurse (RN) - South Dakota Board of Nursing; Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) - Within 60 days of hire or transfer

Regarding BLS certification: The department you are applying to may require BLS certification sooner than 60 days post transfer/hire. The hiring manager will discuss this with you if it is applicable.
Preferred:
Experience - 5+ years of Registered Nurse Experience

Physical Requirements: Very Heavy work - exerting over 25 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or more than 50 pounds frequently (34-66% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force occasionally (up to 33% of the time), and/or more than 100 pounds of force seldomly to move objects. Possible exposure to radiation and frequent exposure to contaminated needles and infectious body substances. Requires the ability to work designated shift lengths (including 8 and 12 hours), which may include night shifts or occasional irregular hours.

Job Category

Nursing

Job Family

Acute Nursing10 Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, Inc.

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