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Travel ICU RN Float

Springfield, MA · On-site

Critical Care Float * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 09/14/2026 * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 hours per week * Shift: 12 hours, nights * Employment Type: Travel ICU Float RN -- Travel Contract * Shift:

Croi Health

Float Registered Nurse

Hanover, MA · On-site

$44 - $55/hr

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the coordination of care and identifying the need for other services in the home. You will be required to travel/float throughout the follow areas: Hanover ...

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How much do float rn jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for float rn in Massachusetts is $45.27, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $33.61 and $53.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a float RN?

Float RNs, or float registered nurses, are nurses who are not assigned to a specific unit or department within a healthcare facility. Instead, they move between different units as needed, filling staffing gaps and providing care wherever there is the greatest need. Float RNs must be flexible, adaptable, and skilled in multiple areas of nursing, as they may work in various specialties such as medical-surgical, ICU, or emergency departments. This role is crucial for maintaining optimal patient care during staff shortages or unexpected increases in patient volume.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a float RN?

To thrive as a Float RN, you need a broad clinical knowledge base, adaptability to various specialties, and an active RN license, often with experience in multiple care settings. Familiarity with different electronic health record (EHR) systems and hospital protocols is crucial due to frequent transitions between units. Strong communication, quick learning, and resilience make a Float RN stand out when adjusting to new teams and patient populations. These skills ensure safe, effective care and seamless workflow integration across diverse clinical environments.

How does the work schedule and assignment process typically function for a float RN within a hospital setting?

Float RNs usually work flexible schedules and are assigned to different units based on staffing needs, which can change daily or even during a shift. This means you may need to quickly adapt to various departments, patient populations, and team dynamics. While this variety can be challenging, it also provides the opportunity to gain diverse clinical experience and develop a broad skill set. Most hospitals provide orientation or training for float nurses to ensure they are comfortable working in multiple areas, and you’ll collaborate closely with unit staff to deliver quality patient care.

What is the difference between Float Rn vs Registered Nurse?

AspectFloat RnRegistered Nurse
CredentialsRN license, additional certifications for multiple specialtiesRN license, may have specialty certifications
Work EnvironmentMultiple units or facilities, adaptable to staffing needsSpecific unit or department, consistent environment
Employer UsageHospitals, clinics, staffing agenciesHospitals, healthcare facilities, clinics
Search/Comparison IntentFlexibility, staffing, travel nursingSpecialty, department, location

Float Rns are registered nurses who work across various departments or facilities, providing staffing flexibility. In contrast, Registered Nurses typically work within a specific unit or specialty. Both roles require an RN license and similar certifications, but Float Rns are valued for their adaptability and broad skill set, making them essential for staffing coverage in diverse healthcare settings.

Float Rn jobs near you
Infographic showing various Float Rn job openings in Massachusetts as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 59% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 27% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $94,157 per year, or $45.3 per hour.

Registered Nurse Float Pool - Per Diem

Brighton, MA • On-site

Boston Medical Center
Hospitals • 1 - 5K employees
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$39.80 - $93.69/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Boston Medical Center rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 109 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

The Med/Surge Float RNs provide 24/7 clinical excellence for med/surge areas. Float pool nurses care for medical and surgical adult populations. Working in the float pool hones your med-surge skills and provides a clinical overview that is unparalleled in any other med/surge area.

Position: Registered Nurse

Department: Float Pool

Schedule: Per Diem

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Deliver nursing care in the Medical Surgical, including assessing, diagnosing, planning, intervening, evaluating, and educating patients

  • Communicate with various health care team members, patients, and their families

  • Coordinate and delegate appropriate patient care activities to inter-professional colleagues

  • Update and manage patient records

  • Enter and interpret computerized data/information

  • Assist the leadership team as needed in quality improvement projects

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  • Licensed to practice professional nursing as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

  • 1+ years of RN experience

  • Certification in basic life support (BLS)

  • Nursing degree: Diploma, ASN or BSN (preferred), Ability to obtain BSN within 4 years

  • Advanced Cardiac Life support(ACLS) completed during orientation.

  • PCC Certification required within 1 year of hire which is offered by the hospital.

  • Effective verbal and written communication skills

  • Physical ability to meet job responsibilities

  • Basic computer proficiency

  • Fluency in another language a plus

    Compensation Range:

    $39.80- $93.69

    This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

    According to the FTC, there has been a rise in employment offer scams. Our current job openings are listed on our website and applications are received only through our website. We do not ask or require downloads of any applications, or "apps" job offers are not extended over text messages or social media platforms. We do not ask individuals to purchase equipment for or prior to employment.

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    Boston Medical Center (BMC) is more than a hospital. It's a network of support and care that touches the lives of hundreds of thousands of people in need each year. It is the largest and busiest provider of trauma and emergency services in New England. Emphasizing community-based care, BMC is committed to providing consistently excellent and accessible health services to all-and is the largest safety-net hospital in New England. The hospital is also the primary teaching affiliate of the nationally ranked Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) and a founding partner of Boston HealthNet - an integrated health care delivery systems that includes many community health centers. Join BMC today and help us achieve our Vision 2030 which is a long-term goal to make Boston the healthiest urban population in the world.

    Industry

    Hospitals

    Company size

    1,001 - 5,000 Employees

    Headquarters location

    Boston, MA, US

    Year founded

    1996

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