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Vivian Health

RN Float Pool in Salem, VA

Roanoke, VA

RN Float Pool As the nation's largest private employer of Registered Nurses, we're honored by the trust of over 100,000 nurses and committed to supporting safe, high-quality care for which they can ...

LewisGale Medical Center

RN Float Pool

Salem, VA

Job Summary and Qualifications We are seeking an experienced Float Pool Registered Nurse for our hospital to ensure that we deliver exceptional care to our patients. We are an amazing team that works ...

LewisGale Medical Center

RN Float Pool

Salem, VA · On-site

Job Summary and Qualifications We are seeking an experienced Float Pool Registered Nurse for our hospital to ensure that we deliver exceptional care to our patients. We are an amazing team that works ...

LewisGale Medical Center

RN Float Pool

Salem, VA

Job Summary and Qualifications We are seeking an experienced Float Pool Registered Nurse for our hospital to ensure that we deliver exceptional care to our patients. We are an amazing team that works ...

LewisGale Medical Center

RN Float Pool

Salem, VA

Job Summary and Qualifications We are seeking an experienced Float Pool Registered Nurse for our hospital to ensure that we deliver exceptional care to our patients. We are an amazing team that works ...

LewisGale Medical Center

RN Float Pool

Salem, VA

Job Summary and Qualifications We are seeking an experienced Float Pool Registered Nurse for our hospital to ensure that we deliver exceptional care to our patients. We are an amazing team that works ...

LewisGale Medical Center

RN Float Pool

Salem, VA · On-site

Job Summary and Qualifications We are seeking an experienced Float Pool Registered Nurse for our hospital to ensure that we deliver exceptional care to our patients. We are an amazing team that works ...

Mission Hospital

RN Float Pool

Roanoke, VA

Job Summary and Qualifications We are seeking an experienced Float Pool Registered Nurse for our hospital to ensure that we deliver exceptional care to our patients. We are an amazing team that works ...

LewisGale Medical Center

RN Float Pool

Salem, VA · On-site

Job Summary and Qualifications We are seeking an experienced Float Pool Registered Nurse for our hospital to ensure that we deliver exceptional care to our patients. We are an amazing team that works ...

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As of May 31, 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 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.

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 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.

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.

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Infographic showing various Float Pool Rn job openings in Virginia as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $85,475 per year, or $41.1 per hour.
Registered Nurse (RN) Float Pool (Part Time)

Registered Nurse (RN) Float Pool (Part Time)

Sentara Health

Charlottesville, VA • On-site

$10K/mo

Part-time, Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

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6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 379 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

488th of 864 rated healthcare providers

Job description

City/State
Charlottesville, VA
Work Shift
Third (Nights)
Overview:
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is hiring an RN for our Central Float Pool! This is a part time, night shift position in Charlottesville, VA.
$10,000 Sign on Bonus for qualified applicants and Premium Differentials!
The Central Float Pool at Sentara Martha Jefferson is hospital specific and includes floating to units with additional need due to either acuity or staffing. Primarily assigned to IMCU or Medical/Surgical units, this unit offers training and precepting on the ICU and ED for Registered Nurses (RN) who wish to move into these more critical care areas. This Central Float Pool is ideal for those who enjoy variety or are interested in learning new skills. Due to the advanced level of practice, 2 years of acute care nursing experience is preferred. New Grad RN Candidates with a background in hospital based acute care may also be considered.
  • Sentara Martha Jefferson has under a 12.6% RN Turnover rate
  • Patient Satisfaction scores are highest in the system at Martha Jefferson
  • Sentara Martha Jefferson Foundation education assistance program up to $32,500
  • Free Parking at Sentara Martha Jefferson

Education
  • Degree or Diploma in Registered Nursing (required)
  • Bachelor of Science Nursing- BSN or MSN (Preferred)
  • Students in the process of completing a registered nursing program with previous experience in acute care clinical roles may be considered.

Certification/Licensure
  • Registered nursing License (Required)
  • Students in the process of obtaining a Registered Nursing License with previous experience in acute care clinical roles may be considered.
  • BLS required within 90 days of hire
  • ACLS within 1 year of hire (Required)

Experience
  • 2 years of acute care experience preferred
  • Critical care experience (preferred)
  • Medical Surgical experience (preferred)
  • Previous healthcare experience (preferred)

The Registered Nursing (RN) is responsible to perform a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by the critical thinking model known as the nursing process. The standards of practice (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, coordination of care- teaching and health promotion and evaluation) along with the standards of professional performance (ethics, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence- based practice /nursing research, quality, evaluation, resource utilization, and environmental health) encompass the actions and foundation of professional nursing. The RN possesses clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards as required by specific clinical areas.
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Keywords: Critical Care, ICU, ED, Float Pool, RN, MedSurg, IMCU, Registered Nurse
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Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance - $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down - $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital, located in Charlottesville, VA, is a Magnet status, 176-bed facility featuring all patient-friendly private rooms. Since its founding more than 100 years ago, Sentara Martha Jefferson has constantly evolved to meet the diverse healthcare needs of the patients who trust us with their care.
Today, our vision is as clear as it was to our founders. We will continue to set the standard for clinical quality and personalized healthcare services. Our hospital offers specialized care in Cancer Care, Heart and Vascular, Neurology and Neurosurgery (including a Primary Stroke Center), Orthopedics, and Maternity.
Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.
In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.
For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

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