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Float RN II A: Employee agrees to be assigned to Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center and either North or South Houston Market. Employees will be required to float between all the facilities included in ...

Float RN II A: Employee agrees to be assigned to Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center and either North or South Houston Market. Employees will be required to float between all the facilities included in ...

Float RN II A: Employee agrees to be assigned to Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center and either North or South Houston Market. Employees will be required to float between all the facilities included in ...

Float RN II A: Employee agrees to be assigned to Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center and either North or South Houston Market. Employees will be required to float between all the facilities included in ...

Float RN II A: Employee agrees to be assigned to Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center and either North or South Houston Market. Employees will be required to float between all the facilities included in ...

Nurse Division Float Pool

Bryan, TX · On-site

$57 - $70/hr

Float RN II A: Employee agrees to be assigned to Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center and either North or South Houston Market. Employees will be required to float between all the facilities included in ...

Float RN II A: Employee agrees to be assigned to Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center and either North or South Houston Market. Employees will be required to float between all the facilities included in ...

Float RN II A: Employee agrees to be assigned to Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center and either North or South Houston Market. Employees will be required to float between all the facilities included in ...

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Float Rn information

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.

What cities in Texas are hiring for Float Rn jobs?

Cities in Texas with the most Float Rn job openings:

Infographic showing various Float Rn job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution.

Nurse Division Float Pool

Shenandoah, TX • On-site

CommonSpirit Health
Health Care and Social Assistance • 10K+ employees

$57 - $70/hr

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Job description

Nurse Division Float Pool

Partnering for a stronger, healthier world.

At CommonSpirit Health, we believe in the healing power of humanity. We invite you to explore our specialty areas and pursue a career in humankindness.

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

As CommonSpirit Health, we make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while we advance social justice for all.

The posted compensation range of $57.00 - $70.00/hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Employment Type: PRN

Department: Critical Care Travel Team

Hours/Pay Period: 0

Requisition ID: 2026-467459

Remote: No

Weekly Schedule: PRN, Day and Night Shift Available

Category: ICU Nurse

Shift: Varies

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Float Pool Nurse you will help patients receive excellent care, assessing their condition and providing nursing care so they can achieve effective healing and health outcomes.

Every day you will assess, formulate nursing diagnoses, plan, implement intervention and evaluate patient care outcomes. You will be expected to build healing relationships with patients, families, and colleagues, maintaining a safe and compassionate environment conducive to patient well-being, and escalating concerns to appropriate resources when necessary.

To be successful in this role, you will possess keen assessment skills, acute critical thinking, and a patient-first mindset, driven by a profound enthusiasm to help others. Your sense of urgency and dedication to excellence in a fast-paced environment will not only support patient recovery but also fuel your own career advancement.

To best serve our patients, this individual will need to be available and flexible to provide care across various departments and sites throughout the Texas Market. This could involve supporting same-day staffing, adapting to multiple assignment locations within a single shift, participating in travel assignments, or contributing to seasonal staffing patterns.

Clinical needs include: ICU, Med Surg/Telemetry, Emergency, OR, Cardiac Cath Lab and/or Women's Services.

RN Clinical Float Pool are hired with the understanding they must float based on the tiers below, the schedule is based on the needs of the organization:

Float RN II A: Employee agrees to be assigned to Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center and either North or South Houston Market. Employees will be required to float between all the facilities included in the tier that individual commits to supporting. Must be available to be scheduled for a minimum of 2 shifts every week and available to be scheduled a Saturday and Sunday shift every other weekend. Must be available to be scheduled for two major holidays per policy.

The rate of pay for this level of commitment is $57.00. Mileage reimbursement and applicable differentials will apply if eligible.

Float RN II B: Employees agree to be assigned to Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center and either the North or South Houston market. Employees will be required to float between all the facilities included in the tier that individual commits to supportingMust be available to be scheduled for a minimum of 3 shifts every week and available to be scheduled a Saturday and Sunday shift every other weekend. Must be available to be scheduled for two major holidays per policy.

The rate of pay for this level of commitment is $60.00. Mileage reimbursement and applicable differentials will apply if eligible.

Float RN III A: Employee (with a minimum of a 2 hour notice) will agree to float to any facility within the Texas division. Must be available to be scheduled for a minimum of 2 shifts every week and available to be scheduled a Saturday and Sunday shift every other weekend. Must be available to be scheduled for two major holidays per policy.

The rate of pay for this level of commitment is $65.00. Mileage reimbursement and applicable differentials will apply if eligible.

Float RN III B: Employees (with a minimum of a 2 hour notice) will agree to float to any facility within the Texas division. Must be available to be scheduled for a minimum of 3 shifts every week and available to be scheduled a Saturday and Sunday shift every other weekend. Must be available to be scheduled for two major holidays per policy.

The rate of pay for this level of commitment is $70.00. Mileage reimbursement and applicable differentials will apply if eligible.

Job Requirements

Required

  • Two (2) years of RN experience working in an acute care facility
  • Two (2) years of RN experience working in desired specialty
  • Associates Degree in Nursing, ADN
  • Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Additional certifications may be required depending on specialty and/or location

Preferred

  • Bachelors Degree in Nursing, BSN

Where You'll Work

St. Luke's Health serves Greater Houston using the latest technological advancements and the highest standard of care. St. Luke's Health cares for the communities in and around the Texas Medical Center, Sugar Land, The Woodlands, Pasadena, Pearland, Springwoods Village, Holcombe, Northwest Houston, and the Galleria area. Internationally recognized as a leader in healthcare, CHI St. Luke's Health's research and breakthroughs enhance and advance the overall continuum of care for patients around the world.

Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring, and our families need protection. With our combined resources, we are committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community. This role will allow you to give back to our community and broaden your healthcare skills. Our Nursing Team is a vital part of our patient's success to recovery.

Do you have the passion to travel, but prefer to stay local? Do you have excellent follow-through skills? Are you organized and able to multi-task? Do you love caring for people? Would you like to work in a place that values your skills? We have a team of people waiting for you.

Connect with St. Luke's Health today to experience what it is like to collaborate with a talented healthcare team!

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

Nursing excellence starts with you.

Are you a career fit with our CommonSpirit Health culture? To understand how we are structured, we believe in some core philosophies with the following:

We will be stronger together, achieving excellence in all we do, collaborating across the fields and growing our collective knowledge

We will let humankindness guide us as we treat every person with holistic, personalized care for the body, mind and spirit.

We will advance the science and art of nursing as innovative leaders who demonstrate the power of evidence-based, compassionate care. If you believe in working together with humankindness for all to advance the science and art of nursing - then you have found your career fit with us!

"Our hope is that you will always feel inspired, knowing you truly are the heart and soul of CommonSpirit."

– Kathleen D. Sanford, EVP, Chief Nursing Officer

What makes a successful Nurse Division Float Pool at St Luke's Health?

  • Collaborative
  • Compassionate
  • Efficient
  • Good Listener
  • Organized
  • Problem-Solver

This is a snapshot of your potential career path highlights the series of job positions that help you progress towards your goals and objectives. Ultimately, your career path depends on your career values and personal goals.


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