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DaVita

Divisional Float Registered Nurse

Portland, OR · On-site

Float to nearby clinics as needed; flexible schedule required What to Expect: * Fast-paced, hands ... Training may occur at a clinic other than your home location Qualifications: * RN license in the ...

PeaceHealth

RN - Critical Care Float Pool

Vancouver, WA · On-site

$56.92 - $86.09/hr

Critical Care Float Pool RN at PeaceHealth Southwest! Do you thrive in fast-paced critical care environments? Are you an easy-going team player who loves a variety of challenges? PeaceHealth ...

PeaceHealth

RN - Critical Care Float Pool

Vancouver, WA · On-site

$56.92 - $86.09/hr

Critical Care Float Pool RN at PeaceHealth Southwest! Do you thrive in fast-paced critical care environments? Are you an easy-going team player who loves a variety of challenges? PeaceHealth ...

PeaceHealth

RN - Critical Care Float Pool

Vancouver, WA · On-site

$56.92 - $86.09/hr

Critical Care Float Pool RN at PeaceHealth Southwest! Do you thrive in fast-paced critical care environments? Are you an easy-going team player who loves a variety of challenges? PeaceHealth ...

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How much do float rn jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for float rn in Portland, OR is $43.96, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $32.64 and $51.73 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 Portland, OR as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 54% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 28% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $91,431 per year, or $44 per hour.

Travel Pediatric Critical Care Float RN

Portland, OR • On-site

TotalMed RN
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 11 - 50 employees
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Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

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Key responsibilities

  • Monitor patients' vital signs and initiate corrective action when necessary.

  • Assist physicians during examinations, treatments, and procedures, including life-saving situations.

  • Change dressings, insert catheters, start IVs, and monitor and adjust specialized equipment used on patients.

Job description

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Critical Care Float for a travel nursing job in Portland, Oregon.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: Critical Care Float
  • Discipline: RN
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, nights
  • Employment Type: Travel

We're looking for Pediatric Intensive Care Unit RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Portland, OR. The right RN should have 1-2 years' recent acute care experience. Read below for more requirements.
As a PICU RN, you'll provide critical care to pediatric patients as part of a broader medical team. You will collaborate with physicians, specialists and the patients' families to ensure the best coordinated care for these special patients. PICU Travel Nurses provide care to children and adolescents with a wide range of conditions, ranging from common childhood diseases to life-threatening illnesses.
As a PICU Travel Nurse, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:

  • Monitor patients' vital signs and initiate corrective action when necessary.
  • Follow continuous cardiac and respiratory monitor readings, such as EKG tracings, O2 stats, CVP/arterial line waveforms, if applicable, and report any observed changes.
  • Change dressings, insert catheters, start IVs (both central venous and arterial).
  • Monitor and adjust specialized equipment used on patients, such as ventilators.
  • Assist physician during examination, treatment and procedures, which can include life-saving situations.
  • Assist with the insertion or discontinuation of CV catheters, arterial lines, external ventricular drains, Foleys, epidural catheters and endotracheal tubes.
PICU Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty. RNs should be able to easily lift 10-20 pounds of equipment at times. PICU RNs may face hazards from exposure to chemicals and infectious diseases.
Requirements*: BLS, PALS, NRP, 1 Year
* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed RN Job ID #1453931. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit - PICU RN - Travel Nurse

About TotalMed RN

TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.


TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.

Benefits
  • Weekly pay
  • Guaranteed Hours
  • Continuing Education
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Sick pay
  • Wellness and fitness programs
  • Referral bonus
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Benefits start day 1

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