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Float Pool Rn Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

Crest Health Care

Float Pool Nurse

Springfield, IL · On-site

$55 - $65/hr

Join Our Team as a Float Pool Nurse (RN / LPN) Location: Crest Healthcare Group - Southern & Central Illinois Schedule: Flexible Scheduling | Night Shift Availability Required Competitive Pay ...

Crest Health Care

Float Pool Nurse

Springfield, IL · On-site

$65/hr

Join Our Team as a Float Pool Nurse (RN / LPN) Location: Crest Healthcare Group - Southern & Central Illinois Schedule: Flexible Scheduling | Night Shift Availability Required Competitive Pay ...

Zenex Partners

RN - Float Pool

Alton, IL · On-site

Join Our Float Pool Team Join our Float Pool team as a Registered Nurse, providing high-quality care across various units. What You'll Be Doing * Provide high-quality patient care across various ...

PRIDE Health

Travel Float Pool RN

Urbana, IL · On-site

Posted job title: RN:Float Pool,19:00:00-07:30:00 About PRIDE Health PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global--an integrated human capital solutions and ...

TotalMed RN

Travel Float Pool RN

Urbana, IL · On-site

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Float Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Urbana, Illinois. & Requirements * Specialty: Float * Discipline: RN * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 hours per week

PRIDE Health

Travel Float Pool RN

Olney, IL · On-site

Posted job title: RN:Float Pool,19:00:00-07:30:00 About PRIDE Health PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global--an integrated human capital solutions and ...

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PRIDE Health

Travel Float Pool RN

Urbana, IL · On-site

Posted job title: RN:Float Pool,19:00:00-07:30:00 About PRIDE Health PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global--an integrated human capital solutions and ...

TotalMed RN

Travel Float Pool RN

Urbana, IL · On-site

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Float Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Urbana, Illinois. & Requirements * Specialty: Float * Discipline: RN * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 hours per week

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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 Illinois is $40.17, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $29.81 and $47.31 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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Float Pool Nurse

Springfield, IL • On-site

Crest Health Care
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$55 - $65/hr

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Key responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality nursing care to residents within your scope of practice

  • Administer medications and treatments accurately and safely

  • Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation using PointClickCare (PCC)

Job description

Join Our Team as a Float Pool Nurse (RN / LPN)

Location: Crest Healthcare Group – Southern & Central Illinois
Schedule: Flexible Scheduling | Night Shift Availability Required
Competitive Pay + Flexibility!

Crest Healthcare Group is seeking experienced and dependable Float Pool Nurses (RNs and LPNs) to support our skilled nursing facilities throughout Southern and Central Illinois.

We're looking for nurses who are comfortable stepping into different skilled nursing environments, adapting quickly, and providing high-quality resident care. For this opportunity, candidates must have previous long-term care (LTC) experience and experience using PointClickCare (PCC).

Our greatest current staffing need is on night shift, so candidates must be willing to work nights as needed. This regional float pool position also requires travel between facilities based on staffing needs.

Why Join Crest Float Pool?

  • LPN Pay: $55/hour

  • RN Pay: $65/hour

  • Flexible scheduling options

  • Ability to work as little as one shift per month, if desired

  • Opportunity to gain experience across multiple skilled nursing facilities

  • Variety in your work environment

  • Supportive clinical teams and leadership

  • Work in long-term care environments that value teamwork, quality care, and resident dignity

Your Role

  • Provide high-quality nursing care to residents within your scope of practice

  • Administer medications and treatments accurately and safely

  • Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation using PointClickCare (PCC)

  • Monitor resident conditions and communicate changes appropriately with the care team

  • Support residents with dignity, compassion, and professionalism

  • Float between facilities based on current staffing needs

  • Maintain high standards of resident care and safety

  • Adapt quickly to different facility environments, teams, and workflows

  • Collaborate effectively with nursing leadership and interdisciplinary care teams

  • Perform additional nursing duties as assigned

Who We're Looking For

  • Current Illinois RN or LPN license

  • Previous long-term care (LTC) or skilled nursing experience required

  • PointClickCare (PCC) experience required

  • Must be willing and available to work night shifts as needed, as nights are currently our greatest staffing need

  • Reliable transportation and willingness to regularly travel up to 1.5 hours from home

  • Willingness to travel up to approximately 2 hours when additional coverage is needed

  • Strong clinical, communication, and documentation skills

  • Dependable, flexible, and team-oriented

  • Ability to adapt quickly and work effectively with different teams and facility environments

  • Passion for providing compassionate, high-quality resident care

About Crest Healthcare Group

Crest Healthcare Group proudly supports skilled nursing communities throughout Southern and Central Illinois. Our teams are committed to providing compassionate, resident-centered care while creating supportive work environments where employees feel valued and appreciated.

As a Float Pool Nurse, you'll have the opportunity to bring your experience and skills to multiple communities, support clinical teams where you're needed most, and enjoy scheduling flexibility while earning competitive pay.

Ready to Join Our Float Pool?

If you're an experienced RN or LPN with long-term care and PointClickCare experience who enjoys flexibility, variety, and working with different clinical teams, we'd love to connect with you.

Apply today!

We look forward to hearing from you!