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CommonSpirit Health

Float RN

Lexington, KY

This position is eligible for up to a $25,000 sign-on bonus AND up to $24,000 Student Loan Assistance As a Registered Nurse (RN) on our Float/Flex Team, you will be a pivotal healthcare professional ...

CommonSpirit Health

Float RN

Lexington, KY

This position is eligible for up to a $25,000 sign-on bonus AND up to $24,000 Student Loan Assistance As a Registered Nurse (RN) on our Float/Flex Team, you will be a pivotal healthcare professional ...

CHI Saint Joseph Health System

Float RN

Lexington, KY · On-site

$30 - $43.50/hr

Job Summary and Responsibilities This position is eligible for up to a $25,000 sign-on bonus AND up to $24,000 Student Loan Assistance As a Registered Nurse (RN) on our Float/Flex Team, you will be a ...

CHI Saint Joseph East

Float RN

Lexington, KY · On-site

$30 - $43.50/hr

Job Summary and Responsibilities This position is eligible for up to a $25,000 sign-on bonus AND up to $24,000 Student Loan Assistance As a Registered Nurse (RN) on our Float/Flex Team, you will be a ...

CHI Saint Joseph East

Float RN

Lexington, KY

$30 - $43.50/hr

Job Summary and Responsibilities This position is eligible for up to a $25,000 sign-on bonus AND up to $24,000 Student Loan Assistance As a Registered Nurse (RN) on our Float/Flex Team, you will be a ...

CHI Saint Joseph Health System

Float RN

Lexington, KY

$30 - $43.50/hr

Job Summary and Responsibilities This position is eligible for up to a $25,000 sign-on bonus AND up to $24,000 Student Loan Assistance As a Registered Nurse (RN) on our Float/Flex Team, you will be a ...

CHI Saint Joseph Health System

Float RN

Lexington, KY

$30 - $43.50/hr

Job Summary and Responsibilities This position is eligible for up to a $25,000 sign-on bonus AND up to $24,000 Student Loan Assistance As a Registered Nurse (RN) on our Float/Flex Team, you will be a ...

CHI Saint Joseph East

Float RN

Lexington, KY

$30 - $43.50/hr

Job Summary and Responsibilities This position is eligible for up to a $25,000 sign-on bonus AND up to $24,000 Student Loan Assistance As a Registered Nurse (RN) on our Float/Flex Team, you will be a ...

Catholic Health Initiatives

Float RN

Lexington, KY · On-site

$30 - $43.50/hr

Job Summary and Responsibilities This position is eligible for up to a $25,000 sign-on bonus AND up to $24,000 Student Loan Assistance As a Registered Nurse (RN) on our Float/Flex Team, you will be a ...

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How much do float rn jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 25, 2026, the average hourly pay for float rn in Lexington, KY is $41.20, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $30.58 and $48.51 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Float RN, and why are they important?

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.

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 are float RNs?

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.

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.
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Infographic showing various Float Rn job openings in Lexington, KY as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 13% As Needed, 74% Full Time, and 13% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $85,690 per year, or $41.2 per hour.
Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Pool

Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Pool

Lifepoint Health

Winchester, KY

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago

LifePoint Health rating

6.0

Company rating: 6.0 out of 10

Based on 267 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

748th of 890 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Pool

Job Type: Full Time | Nights

$10,000 Sign On Bonus

Schedule: 3x12 (7p-7a) Rotating Weekends

Your experience matters 

Centerpoint - Winchester, formerly Clark Regional Medical Center, is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Float Pool RN, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team 

Our Float RNs are adaptable professionals with diverse expertise. They float to almost all areas of the hospital and must be able to adjust to what's needed quickly.

How you'll contribute 

A Float RN who excels in this role:

  • Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.
  • Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
  • Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
  • Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
  • Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
  • Provides direction, orientation, training, coaching, and mentoring to staff. Performs or assists with performance evaluations and disciplinary actions.
  • Performs staff responsibilities as needed to fulfill required service levels.

Why join us 

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: 

  • Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.

  • Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

  • Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

  • Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

  • Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

  • Free Parking

What we're looking for

Applicants should have a current state RN license and possess a degree from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:

  • Associates Degree in Nursing, required
  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, preferred
  • Current RN to practice in the state of KY
  • 2 years of critical care experience 
  • Certifications: BCLS; ACLS & PALS per unit specific requirements

EEOC Statement:

"Centerpoint - Winchester is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

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About LifePoint Health

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Lifepoint Health serves patients, clinicians, communities and partners across the healthcare continuum. Our diversified healthcare delivery network extends from coast to coast, consisting of community hospitals, rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and additional sites of care.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Brentwood, TN, US

Year founded

1999

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