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Providence Service

RN - Float Pool

Portland, OR · On-site

Description RN - Float Pool - Medical Surgical at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center. This posting represents a .9 FTE, night shift opening (7pm-7:30am, 3, 12 hour shifts per week) with rotating ...

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OR - Labor Delivery Recovery & Postpartum Float Pool RN - NOC About Olaro Olaro Company Description Olaro is a trusted partner in healthcare staffing, connecting nurses and allied health ...

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How much do float pool rn jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for float pool rn in Oregon is $43.82, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $32.55 and $51.59 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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RN - Float Pool

Providence Health and Services

Portland, OR

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago

Providence Health & Services rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 844 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

189th of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Description

RN – Float Pool - Medical Surgical at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center. This posting represents a .9 FTE, night shift opening (7pm-7:30am, 3, 12 hour shifts per week) with rotating weekends.

Come join the Float Pool Family at Providence St. Vincent! We are a diverse family of caregivers that takes pride in collaborating across the hospital in a variety of settings to provide clinically excellent patient and family centered care. Joining our team brings fantastic opportunities and challenges. We train to support 10 units in our hospital: Medical A, Medical B, Medical C, Cardiology A, Cardiology B, Surgical, Orthopedics, Neurovascular, Oncology, and Clinical Decision Unit.

After some experience working in our ministry, we offer opportunities to cross-train outside of our Division to Behavioral Health, Interventional Recovery Unit, Short Stay Unit, Medical Procedures Unit, IV Therapy, and Emergency Department Boarding areas.

We provide 4-6 weeks of preceptorship with an established Float Pool RN depending on your prior experience. Float Pool has 24/7 coverage with a Float Pool Charge RN whose priority is to round on our staff throughout the hospital each shift. They will help ensure you are progressing through your orientation process and are available to answer your questions, troubleshoot assignments, and provide clinical support as needed.

Accomplishments:

  • 2021 Medical Surgical Float Pool Unit – recipient of the Exemplary Professional Practice Award
  • 2022 Medical Surgical Float Pool Charge RNs – recipients of the Exemplary Professional Practice Award
  • 2023 & 2024 Housewide Education Symposiums produced by our Unit Partnership Council
  • 2024 Four Medical Surgical Float Pool RNs - recipients of the Outstanding Evidence-Based Practice Award

Extra Incentives:

  • Night shift differential – $10 p/hr.

Providence offers a fantastic benefits package which include but is not limited to:

  • Free, convenient, and ample parking
  • TriMet annual pass (Hop Fastpass) for benefit eligible staff who work within the Portland Service Area (does NOT include Wilsonville, Newberg, Seaside, Hood River, Washington State, or Medford)
  • Medical Plan Assistance Program- provides free or reduced-cost coverage to caregivers and their eligible dependents who qualify based on household size and income
  • Tuition reimbursement/education– includes 100% tuition paid program options; up to $5,250 per year for select undergraduate and masters degrees within Guild catalog. Required books and fees are 100% covered or reimbursable for select schools in the Guild catalog up to program funding cap
  • Paid Time Off – Benefit eligible caregivers receive generous PTO accrual allowances
  • Retirement - The Providence retirement program consists of employer match and discretionary contributions that work together with your pre-tax (and/orRoth aftertax) contributions to help you save for retirement.
  • Lyra Caregiver Assistance program- Up to 25 counseling or coaching sessions per eligible member per year

Providence nurses are not simply valued – they're invaluable. You will thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best nurses, we must empower them. Learn why nurses choose to work at Providence by visiting our Nursing Institute page.

Join our team at Providence St Vincent Medical Center. As a Providence caregiver, you'll apply your specialized training to deliver world-class health with human connection and make a difference every day through your extraordinary care.

Required Qualifications:

  • Graduation from an accredited nursing program
  • Upon hire: Oregon Registered Nurse License
  • Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
  • 1 year nursing experience

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Requsition ID: 452475

Company: Providence Jobs

Job Category: Nursing-Patient Facing

Job Function: Nursing

Job Schedule: Full time

Job Shift: Multiple shifts available

Career Track: Nursing

Department: 5002 PSVMC FLOAT ACUTE

Address: OR Portland 9205 SW Barnes Rd

Work Location: Providence St Vincent Medical Ctr-Portland

Workplace Type: On-site

Pay Range: $57.30 - $82.60

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

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