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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 Utah as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 56% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 26% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution.

Float Pool RN in Bountiful, UT

Bountiful, UT โ€ข On-site

Vivian Health
Recruiting and Staffing Servicesย โ€ขย 51 - 200 employees

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

RN Float Pool Nights

This is a Premium Pay position

As the nationโ€™s largest private employer of Registered Nurses, weโ€™re honored by the trust of over 100,000 nurses and committed to supporting safe, high-quality care for which they can practice. Thatโ€™s why more than 80% of our hospitals earn an A or B Leapfrog safety grade, rank in the top 5% nationally for patient outcomes through Health Grades, or are recognized as Magnet or Pathway to Excellence facilities. Join us!  

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a highly-skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse in the Float Pool you will provide the best possible preventative, supportive, and nursing care to each patient based upon the nursing process and in accordance with hospital policy and procedures. You will work to provide patients with an individualized care plan through assessment and planning. Our team supports each other like family and we are looking for someone who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. 

In this role:

  • You will provide support to the Float Pool to fill in for ill calls and times of high census or to cover for LOAโ€™s. You will be required to float to all nursing units where competencies have been completed, at minimum Med/Surg, Behavioral Health and Ortho Spine, with opportunities to grow into Progressive Care/ICU.
  • You will be required to take patients and function in full capacity on each nursing unit assigned.
  • You will evaluate and document each patientโ€™s response to medication, interventions, and procedures.
  • You will formulate and coordinate individualized patientโ€™s plan of care based on assessment of patientโ€™s needs. Keeps patient and/or significant others informed of plan of care.
  • You will maintain patient safety during all aspects of nursing intervention and documents safety measures in patientโ€™s medical record.
  • You will provide care for the patient in collaboration with the patient/family, with regard to developmental, cultural and age specific differences, develops and implements patient care plans to include problems, goals, evaluations and interventions.
  • You will act in a composed and professional manner, especially under pressure.

Qualifications:

  • Current State of Utah Registered Nurse license or RN Compact license
  • Associate Degree in Nursing required, BSN preferred.
  • Current American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS or BCLS) and Certification.
  • Any other certification/training required by the department in which employee is floating.
  • Completion of an accredited Registered Nursing program.
  • Must have the sensitivity, maturity and ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
  • At least one-year medical/surgical acute hospital experience required.
Benefits

Lakeview Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Lakeview Hospital: Where Compassion Meets Excellence

Lakeview Hospital is a 125+ bed community hospital located in Bountiful, Utah, just north of Salt Lake City. We are proud to be nationally recognized as one of the nationโ€™s 100 Top Hospitals for fourteen years and honored as one of Modern Healthcareโ€™s Best Places to Work.

Our mission is simple: to care for and improve human life. Every day, our caregivers deliver high-quality, compassionate care to the people who matter mostโ€”our families, friends, and neighbors. This commitment to caring is the foundation of everything we do.

Bountiful offers a unique blend of small-town charm and year-round recreation. From skiing and snowboarding in the winter to boating, hiking, and golf in the summer, our location provides an exceptional lifestyle for our colleagues and their families.

As part of HCA Healthcare, Lakeview Hospital is connected to a nationwide network of over 300 affiliated facilities. This means greater opportunities for career growth, professional development, and relocation across the country. Weโ€™re more than a hospitalโ€”weโ€™re a community of caregivers united by purpose and passion.

Join us at Lakeview Hospital and discover a career where your dedication is valued, your growth is supported, and your work truly makes a difference.

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Be a part of an organization that leverages our size to make a real impact in our industry! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our RN Float Pool Nights opening. Submit your application today and help advance the practice of nursing.

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