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Join Our Float Pool Team and Receive a $10,000 Sign-On Bonus! Corewell Health is investing in our ... MI Registered Nurse (RN) Required * AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Required within 90 days How ...

Join Our Float Pool Team and Receive a $10,000 Sign-On Bonus! Corewell Health is investing in our ... MI Registered Nurse (RN) Required * AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Required within 90 days How ...

Join Our Float Pool Team and Receive a $10,000 Sign-On Bonus! Corewell Health is investing in our ... MI Registered Nurse (RN) Required * AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Required within 90 days How ...

Join Our Float Pool Team and Receive a $10,000 Sign-On Bonus! Corewell Health is investing in our ... MI Registered Nurse (RN) Required * AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Required within 90 days How ...

Join Our Float Pool Team and Receive a $10,000 Sign-On Bonus! Corewell Health is investing in our ... MI Registered Nurse (RN) Required * AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Required within 90 days How ...

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How much do float pool rn jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for float pool rn in Michigan is $36.13, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $26.83 and $42.55 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.
Infographic showing various Float Pool Rn job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 5% As Needed, 62% Full Time, 23% Part Time, 5% Contract, and 5% Nights. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $75,144 per year, or $36.1 per hour.

Registered Nurse (RN) Float Pool

Marquette, MI • On-site


UP Health System - Marquette

5.6

Company rating: 5.6 out of 10

Based on 12 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

People enjoy working here

Recommended by students

Good training


Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 28 days ago


Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) Float Pool

Job Type: Full-Time 0.9 FTE or 72 hours/pp

Schedule: 6 x 12-hour shifts, Days (7a-7p), Rotating Weekends and Holidays

$7,500 Sign-On Bonus available to qualified applicants

Your experience matters

UP Health System - Marquette is part of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Float Pool RN joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

The Staffing Pool provides RN coverage across Med/Surg, Neuro/Ortho/Peds, Rehab, and Cardiac units. Staffing Pool RNs are highly adaptable nurses who thrive in dynamic environments and confidently support multiple clinical areas. This role offers a rewarding experience with diverse patient populations and opportunities to strengthen critical thinking and clinical skills.

How you'll contribute

A Float Pool RN who excels in this role:

  • Performs plan-of-care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and related medical care.
  • Documents care provided in a timely, accurate manner.
  • Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition to the care team, physicians, patients, and families.
  • Assists with activities of daily living (hygiene, elimination, nutrition, ambulation).
  • Displays initiative and flexibility to float throughout the building to support departments and staff.
  • Collaborates across disciplines to coordinate care (transfers, discharges, referrals, psychosocial/spiritual support).
  • Assesses learning needs; provides age- and culture-appropriate patient/family education.
  • Advocates for the physical and emotional well-being of patients.
  • Participates in performance improvement and required education; works other shifts/units as needed and may take on-call assignments.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

  • Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
  • Financial Protection & PTO : Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
  • Financial & Career Growth : Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
  • Employee Well-being : Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
  • Professional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

Applicants should have a current Michigan RN license and possess an associate's degree from an accredited nursing school (bachelor's preferred).

Additional requirements include

  • Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP)

  • 1-2 years minimum bedside RN experience

  • ACLS, PALS, and Handle with Care (preferred)

  • 2-4 years critical care experience (preferred)

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Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Paula Swartout by texting or calling or use this link ( ) to schedule a phone call.

More about UP Health System

UP Health System - Marquette is a 222-bed hospital located in Marquette, Michigan, and is part of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

"UP Health System - Marquette is an Equal Opportunity Employer. UP Health System - Marquette is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.


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