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Bestica

Travel RN Med/Surg Telemetry

Norwich, CT

$2.02K - $2.76K/wk

Travel Facility requirement: RN MS/Tele Float Pool 2+ years of MS/Tele experience required Floating req BLS, ACLS,NIHSS req. CT RN compact license required. Facility requirement: RN MS/Tele Float ...

Macpower Digital Assets Edge

RN Telemetry

Hartford, CT

$2.04K - $2.78K/wk

Float Pool * Shift Timings: 19:00-07:30- Mon day to friday (3 Days/12 Hours) * Per Week: 36 Hours ... Registered Nurse (RN) - Telemetry Traveler Registered Nurse (RN) - Telemetry

Macpower Digital Assets Edge

RN Telemetry

Hartford, CT

$2.04K - $2.78K/wk

Float Pool * Shift Timings: 19:00-07:30- Mon day to friday (3 Days/12 Hours) * Per Week: 36 Hours ... Registered Nurse (RN) - Telemetry Traveler Registered Nurse (RN) - Telemetry

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How much do float pool rn jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for float pool rn in Connecticut is $39.43, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $29.28 and $46.44 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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.

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 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.

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.

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Registered Nurse, 36 Hours, Days, Float Pool

Registered Nurse, 36 Hours, Days, Float Pool

Griffin Hospital

Derby, CT

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Posted 24 days ago

Griffin Hospital rating

6.2

Company rating: 6.2 out of 10

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767th of 991 rated hospitals

Job description

Registered Nurse, 36 Hours, Days, Float Pool

Job Category: Nursing & Nurse Management Requisition Number: REGIS005313

Part-Time

Derby, CT, USA

Description

At Griffin Hospital, we are dedicated to providing personalized, humanistic, consumer-driven healthcare in an exceptional healing environment. We strive to make all people feel valued and appreciated. We provide safe, high-quality, person-centered care, and we build and sustain partnerships within our organization and in the communities we serve.

Griffin is recognized for having industry-leading patient satisfaction ratings and has received numerous quality and clinical excellence awards. It is the only hospital to be named on FORTUNE Magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For" list for 10 consecutive years, has been named a "World's Best Hospital" by Newsweek for 5 consecutive years, and was named by the LOWN institute as the most socially responsible hospital in the state of Connecticut.

Set in a small suburban community, Griffin Hospital offers nurses who are just getting started room to grow and learn, and experienced nurses a place to develop leadership skills and be appreciated for their knowledge and passion.

Requirements: CT RN licensure

Education: ADN or BSN degree or Certified in their area of Nursing

Experience: Works in a designated specialty area

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

Qualifications Education Required

Bachelors or better in Nursing.

Licenses & Certifications Required

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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Griffin Hospital is a 160 Bed Acute Care Community Hospital serving more than 130,000 residents of the Lower Naugatuck Valley Region. Griffin Hospital also serves as the flagship Hospital for Planetree, an International Leader in Patient Centered care and has received National Recognition for creating a Healthcare Facilities and an approach to patient care that is responsive to the needs of patients. Many healthcare organizations around the world send visitors to Griffin Hospital’s facilities and Incorporate its Planetree concepts into their Healthcare models. A Not for Profit, Tax exempt subsidiary of the Griffin Health Services Corporation, Griffin Hospital is affiliated with the Yale School of Medicine, The Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University, and accredited by The Joint Commission. Griffin Hospital has more than 300 active and courtesy Physicians who have admitting privileges. Griffin Hospital has received numerous Quality and Clinical excellence Awards, and has been recognized for providing exceptional patient experience. It is the only hospital to be named to FORTUNE Magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For list for ten consecutive years, the only Connecticut hospital recognized four times by the Joint Commission as a Top Quality Performer on key quality measures, and a recipient of The Leapfrog Group’s A Grade for Patient Safety for six consecutive periods Spring 2014, Spring and Fall 2015, Spring and Fall 2016, and Spring 2017.

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Health care and social assistance

Company size

501 - 1,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Derby, CT, US

Year founded

1909

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