The MedSurg Float Pool RN position is perfect for an RN who likes a fast-paced environment with an opportunity to learn and grow. MedSurg float RNs support medsurg and mixed acuity units, and float ...
The MedSurg Float Pool RN position is perfect for an RN who likes a fast-paced environment with an opportunity to learn and grow. MedSurg float RNs support medsurg and mixed acuity units, and float ...
SIGN ON BONUS for RN with 1 year outpatient practice or pediatric specialty experience. Pediatric Specialty Float Nurse -Outpatient Pediatric Specialty Center Baystate Health, western Massachusetts ...
SIGN ON BONUS for RN with 1 year outpatient practice or pediatric specialty experience. Pediatric Specialty Float Nurse -Outpatient Pediatric Specialty Center Baystate Health, western Massachusetts ...
SIGN ON BONUS for RN with 1 year outpatient practice or pediatric specialty experience. Pediatric Specialty Float Nurse -Outpatient Pediatric Specialty Center Baystate Health, western Massachusetts ...
SIGN ON BONUS for RN with 1 year outpatient practice or pediatric specialty experience. Pediatric Specialty Float Nurse -Outpatient Pediatric Specialty Center Baystate Health, western Massachusetts ...
Registered Nurse Regional Float
Leeds, MA · On-site
$47.25 - $61.75/hr
Active DC and MD RN license required. * Training may take place in a facility or a training facility other than your assigned home facility. * Float to various facilities during and after your ...
Registered Nurse Regional Float
Leeds, MA · On-site
$47.25 - $61.75/hr
Active DC and MD RN license required. * Training may take place in a facility or a training facility other than your assigned home facility. * Float to various facilities during and after your ...
Travel Critical Care Float RN
Worcester, MA · On-site
$2.6K/wk
Critical Care Float * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 07/29/2026 * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 hours per week * Shift: 12 hours * Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse must have 2+ years of recent ...
Travel Critical Care Float RN
Worcester, MA · On-site
$2.6K/wk
Critical Care Float * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 07/29/2026 * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 hours per week * Shift: 12 hours * Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse must have 2+ years of recent ...
Nightingale Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Critical Care Float for a travel nursing job in Worcester, Massachusetts. & Requirements * Specialty: Critical Care Float * Discipline: RN * Start Date ...
Nightingale Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Critical Care Float for a travel nursing job in Worcester, Massachusetts. & Requirements * Specialty: Critical Care Float * Discipline: RN * Start Date ...
The MedSurg Float Pool RN role is ideal for registered nurses who thrive in a dynamic setting and seek opportunities for professional development. MedSurg float RNs provide support across MedSurg and ...
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The MedSurg Float Pool RN role is ideal for registered nurses who thrive in a dynamic setting and seek opportunities for professional development. MedSurg float RNs provide support across MedSurg and ...
Travel Travel ICU Float RN Float Areas: Medical ICU, Neuro Critical Care, SICU, and IMC Unit Size: 32 beds Patient Ratios: 1:2, with 1:1 assignments for higher-acuity patients 48-Hour Contracts:
Travel Travel ICU Float RN Float Areas: Medical ICU, Neuro Critical Care, SICU, and IMC Unit Size: 32 beds Patient Ratios: 1:2, with 1:1 assignments for higher-acuity patients 48-Hour Contracts:
Registered Nurse
Lowell, MA · On-site
$37.50 - $47.41/hr
The MedSurg Float Pool RN position is perfect for an RN who likes a fast-paced environment with an opportunity to learn and grow. MedSurg float RNs support medsurg and mixed acuity units, and float ...
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Registered Nurse
Lowell, MA · On-site
$37.50 - $47.41/hr
The MedSurg Float Pool RN position is perfect for an RN who likes a fast-paced environment with an opportunity to learn and grow. MedSurg float RNs support medsurg and mixed acuity units, and float ...
Travel Tele Float RN
Worcester, MA · On-site
$2.0K - $2.7K/wk
Anders Group is seeking a travel nurse RN Float Telemetry Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Worcester, Massachusetts. & Requirements * Specialty: Telemetry * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 08/12 ...
Travel Tele Float RN
Worcester, MA · On-site
$2.0K - $2.7K/wk
Anders Group is seeking a travel nurse RN Float Telemetry Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Worcester, Massachusetts. & Requirements * Specialty: Telemetry * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 08/12 ...
Travel Tele Float RN
Worcester, MA · On-site
$2.0K - $2.7K/wk
Anders Group is seeking a travel nurse RN Float Telemetry Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Worcester, Massachusetts. & Requirements * Specialty: Telemetry * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 08/12 ...
Travel Tele Float RN
Worcester, MA · On-site
$2.0K - $2.7K/wk
Anders Group is seeking a travel nurse RN Float Telemetry Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Worcester, Massachusetts. & Requirements * Specialty: Telemetry * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 08/12 ...
Local Contract RN - Vaccination Support (Float) | Hyannis, MA (CVS) Req ID: CVSJP00105272 (Location 01869) Location: Hyannis, MA 02601 (1080 Falmouth Rd., Hyannis, MA 02601) Start Date: 08/23/2026 ...
Local Contract RN - Vaccination Support (Float) | Hyannis, MA (CVS) Req ID: CVSJP00105272 (Location 01869) Location: Hyannis, MA 02601 (1080 Falmouth Rd., Hyannis, MA 02601) Start Date: 08/23/2026 ...
Travel Tele Float RN
Worcester, MA · On-site
$2.0K - $2.7K/wk
Anders Group is seeking a travel nurse RN Float Telemetry Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Worcester, Massachusetts. & Requirements * Specialty: Telemetry * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 08/12 ...
Travel Tele Float RN
Worcester, MA · On-site
$2.0K - $2.7K/wk
Anders Group is seeking a travel nurse RN Float Telemetry Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Worcester, Massachusetts. & Requirements * Specialty: Telemetry * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 08/12 ...
Registered Nurse
Lowell, MA · On-site
$37.50 - $47.41/hr
The MedSurg Float Pool RN position is perfect for an RN who likes a fast-paced environment with an opportunity to learn and grow. MedSurg float RNs support medsurg and mixed acuity units, and float ...
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Registered Nurse
Lowell, MA · On-site
$37.50 - $47.41/hr
The MedSurg Float Pool RN position is perfect for an RN who likes a fast-paced environment with an opportunity to learn and grow. MedSurg float RNs support medsurg and mixed acuity units, and float ...
Registered Nurse
Lowell, MA · On-site
$37.50 - $47.41/hr
The MedSurg Float Pool RN position is perfect for an RN who likes a fast-paced environment with an opportunity to learn and grow. MedSurg float RNs support medsurg and mixed acuity units, and float ...
Quick apply
Registered Nurse
Lowell, MA · On-site
$37.50 - $47.41/hr
The MedSurg Float Pool RN position is perfect for an RN who likes a fast-paced environment with an opportunity to learn and grow. MedSurg float RNs support medsurg and mixed acuity units, and float ...
The MedSurg Float Pool RN role is ideal for registered nurses who thrive in a dynamic setting and seek opportunities for professional growth. MedSurg float RNs provide support across MedSurg and ...
Quick apply
The MedSurg Float Pool RN role is ideal for registered nurses who thrive in a dynamic setting and seek opportunities for professional growth. MedSurg float RNs provide support across MedSurg and ...
Travel Telemetry Float RN
Worcester, MA · On-site
$2.0K - $2.7K/wk
Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced travel RN for a Telemetry Float position in Worcester, MA, requiring prior travel experience, Epic proficiency, and a current MA RN ...
Travel Telemetry Float RN
Worcester, MA · On-site
$2.0K - $2.7K/wk
Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced travel RN for a Telemetry Float position in Worcester, MA, requiring prior travel experience, Epic proficiency, and a current MA RN ...
Hospice Float RN
Beverly, MA · On-site
$81K - $103K/yr
The Hospice RN Float plans and delivers care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, interventions, implementation, and evaluation; and effectively interacts with patients ...
Hospice Float RN
Beverly, MA · On-site
$81K - $103K/yr
The Hospice RN Float plans and delivers care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, interventions, implementation, and evaluation; and effectively interacts with patients ...
Local Contract RN - Vaccination Support (Float) | Boston, MA (CVS) Req ID: CVSJP00105246 (Location 01259) Location: Boston, MA 02115 (231 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA 02115) Start Date: 08/23 ...
Local Contract RN - Vaccination Support (Float) | Boston, MA (CVS) Req ID: CVSJP00105246 (Location 01259) Location: Boston, MA 02115 (231 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA 02115) Start Date: 08/23 ...
Travel Telemetry Float RN
Worcester, MA · On-site
$2.0K - $2.7K/wk
Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced travel RN for a Telemetry Float position in Worcester, MA, requiring prior travel experience, Epic proficiency, and a current MA RN ...
Travel Telemetry Float RN
Worcester, MA · On-site
$2.0K - $2.7K/wk
Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced travel RN for a Telemetry Float position in Worcester, MA, requiring prior travel experience, Epic proficiency, and a current MA RN ...
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| Credentials | RN license, additional certifications for multiple specialties | RN license, may have specialty certifications |
| Work Environment | Multiple units or facilities, adaptable to staffing needs | Specific unit or department, consistent environment |
| Employer Usage | Hospitals, clinics, staffing agencies | Hospitals, healthcare facilities, clinics |
| Search/Comparison Intent | Flexibility, staffing, travel nursing | Specialty, 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.
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Registered Nurse, RN - Medical Surgical Float Pool - New Competitive Pay!
Lowell, MA • On-site
Full-time
Retirement
Posted 13 days ago
Tufts Medicine rating
7.8
Based on 36 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
131st of 890 rated healthcare providers
Job description
Unit Summary:
The MedSurg Float Pool RN position is perfect for an RN who likes a fast-paced environment with an opportunity to learn and grow. MedSurg float RNs support medsurg and mixed acuity units, and float between the 2 Lowell General Hospital campuses (Main & Saints campus).
MedSurg Float Pool RN positions offer a float pool hourly differential and requires two weekend shifts a month.
Hours: 36 Hours Full-Time
Shift: Nights 7PM-7AM (weekend and holiday rotation required)
The Community RN Career Direct Care Pathway placement is comprised of four levels based on a RN's minimum experience, education, and qualifications.
Level I - 0 - Less than 12 Months of RN Experience.
Level II - 12 Months - Less than 3 Years of RN Experience.
Level III - 3 Years - Less than 8 Years of RN Experience.
Level IV - 8 Years of RN Experience.
Job Profile Summary
This role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care services in accordance with physician orders. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Clinical Nurse duties: Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the care needs of a designated group of patients or provides nursing care and identified clinical support tasks within the scope of practice for achievement of the patient's plan of care as directed. Provides professional nursing care to patients. Requires a nursing license. A professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of other lower level professionals or manage processes and programs. The majority of time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typically acquired through advanced education.
Job Overview
The RN independently provides direct nursing care to patients and their families in accordance with established policies, procedures, and practices.
Job Description
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Massachusetts RN Licensure.
2. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
3. Department Specific: Certification(s) relevant to the department and the type of patient care being provided may be required.
4. Experience based on level (I, II, III, or IV).
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
1. Participates in and maintains awareness of performance improvement initiates.
2. Conscientiously evaluates and integrates evidence-based practice and research into clinical practice.
3. Conducts and documents accurate clinical assessments.
4. Develops, implements, and evaluates the patient's individualized plan of care.
5. Uses professional nursing judgment to individualize the plan of care based on assessment of the patient's needs.
6. Manages own patient assignment by delegating and effectively based on patient needs and skills of team members.
7. Develops a comprehensive educational plan for the patient and family, utilizing appropriate resources, and documents according to department standards.
8. Recognizes patient/family rights through support of their informed decisions and advanced directives.
9. Continually evaluates and revises the care plan according to changes in the patient's health status.
10.Develops a comprehensive discharge plan utilizing appropriate resources and referrals including community resources.
11. Supports the development of new staff members and helps facilitate their transition into unit.
12. Guides the professional growth of department staff through precepting.
13. Participates in professional development by identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate education.
14. Participates in departmental committees as needed.
Physical Requirements:
1. Occasional lifting of 30-35 lbs and turning patients.
2. Prolonged standing and walking.
3. Occasional twisting, bending, reaching, pushing/pulling, sitting, kneeling, and squatting.
4. Exposure to infectious disease and possible carcinogenic chemicals.
5. Exposure of blood-borne pathogens.
6. Requires fine manual dexterity to lift and maneuver patients.
7. Requires visual and aural acuity necessary to monitor patient care.
Skills & Abilities:
1. Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare team.
2. Knowledge of and application of the nursing process.
What We Offer:
- Clinical Advancement Program which provides advancement opportunities and financial rewards
- Competitive salaries & benefits
- Paid certification and educational opportunities, including BLS, ACLS, CPI, ECCO CCRN review courses.
- 403(b) retirement plan with company match
- Shared governance, where nurses are encouraged to participate in unit-based councils or one of the many other council opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement
- Clinical mobility tracks
About Lowell General
For more than 125 years, Lowell General has served the Greater Lowell community with pride. We balance the first-rate care of a premier medical center with the warmth of a four-time Magnet®-recognized community hospital. As a member of our team, you'll join over 3,000 dedicated care providers to offer complete, connected care, when and where patients need it most.
About Tufts Medicine
A healthcare system that works Tufts Medicine is more than a health system - we're a community that empowers people to live their best lives by reimagining healthcare, advancing knowledge and pioneering discovery. Every team member plays an integral role in realizing our vision of creating the most equitable and frictionless healthcare experience in the world. Here, you'll join an enthusiastic community that champions your growth and receive generous benefits to support you and your family's well-being.
At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.
The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.
Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth-one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.
Pay Range:
$37.50 - $68.47
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Burlington, MA, US
Year founded
2014