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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 Virginia is $41.09, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $30.53 and $48.37 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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Infographic showing various Float Pool Rn job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 56% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 27% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $85,475 per year, or $41.1 per hour.

Float Pool Registered Nurse RN

Richmond, VA • On-site

Medical City Weatherford
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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Float Pool Registered Nurse RN

As a Float Pool Registered Nurse RN, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn – whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives. You'll help shape decisions that elevate both patient outcomes and the future of nursing.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Registered Nurse (RN), on our Float pool you will float throughout the facility to all the units within your scope of practice, to include: ICU's, Telemetry Units, Medical/Surgical Units, Behavioral Health. While providing clinical and administrative support on the unit, you will work closely with the clinical team to create and implement a care plan that meets each patient's needs. You will also coordinate unit activities and assure accountability of all assigned tasks.

  • Your primary function in this role is to instruct and educate patients and their family members.
  • As a member of Float pool, you will administer all prescribed medications utilizing the 5 rights to medication administration, change dressings, clean wounds, and monitor vital signs.
  • Our nursing team monitors, records and communicates patient conditions as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
  • You will serve as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care, including patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
Qualifications
  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
  • Bachelor's Degree preferred.
  • Licensed a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia or has a Compact license.
  • Required minimum of three years of acute care experience with demonstrated and proven competency in several specialty areas.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS).

Parham Doctors' 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

Nurses play a pivotal role and are the backbone of healthcare delivery. At HCA Healthcare, we are dedicated to ensuring nurses have necessary tools and resources to provide world-class patient care, advocating for the profession and helping to shape the future of nursing.

Sammie Mosier, DHA, MA, BSN, NE-BC Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive, HCA Healthcare

Established in 1974, Henrico Doctors' Hospital is a 340-bed community hospital offering cardiology, gastroenterology, neurology, oncology, physical therapy, women's services and a 24/7 emergency department. Operated by HCA Healthcare, Henrico Doctors' Hospitals consists of three community campuses - Henrico, Parham, and Retreat Doctors' Hospitals along with a free-standing emergency center, Hanover Emergency Center. Envisioned, founded and supported by a group of independent physicians looking to provide high-quality care in an accessible community setting, Henrico Doctors' proudly remains committed to providing patients with the best care possible.

If this opportunity is your next step in your career path, we encourage you to apply for our Float Pool Registered Nurse RN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing, apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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