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What is a Pediatric Float Pool RN?

A Pediatric Float Pool RN is a registered nurse who is trained to work with pediatric patients and is assigned to different units within a hospital as needed. Instead of being permanently assigned to one department, they 'float' to various pediatric units, such as general pediatrics, PICU, or pediatric emergency, depending on staffing needs. This role requires adaptability, a broad range of clinical skills, and the ability to quickly adjust to different team environments and patient populations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Pediatric Float Pool RN?

To thrive as a Pediatric Float Pool RN, you need a solid foundation in pediatric nursing, critical thinking, and clinical adaptability, supported by an active RN license and often a Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), IV infusion pumps, and a range of pediatric care protocols is essential. Strong communication, teamwork, and emotional resilience help you quickly build rapport with young patients and adapt to different units. These skills ensure that high-quality, consistent care is delivered across multiple pediatric departments, regardless of changing environments.

What are the unique challenges of working as a Pediatric Float Pool RN, and how can I prepare for them?

As a Pediatric Float Pool RN, you'll face the challenge of quickly adapting to various pediatric units and patient populations, each with its own protocols and team dynamics. You'll need to be flexible, resourceful, and confident in your clinical skills, as assignments may change daily or weekly. Building strong communication skills and a solid foundation in pediatric nursing will help you collaborate effectively with different teams. Proactively seeking orientation or shadowing opportunities in multiple units can also ease transitions and boost your confidence.

What is the difference between Pediatric Float Pool Rn vs Pediatric Staff Nurse?

AspectPediatric Float Pool RnPediatric Staff Nurse
CertificationsRN license, Pediatric certifications often preferredRN license, Pediatric certifications often required
Work EnvironmentMultiple units, flexible scheduling, float pool settingSpecific unit, consistent environment, fixed schedule
Employer UsageHospitals, healthcare systems with float poolsHospitals, clinics, pediatric departments

The Pediatric Float Pool Rn works across various units within a hospital, providing flexible coverage and adapting to different pediatric care settings. In contrast, the Pediatric Staff Nurse typically works in a specific pediatric unit with a consistent schedule. Both roles require RN licensure and pediatric certifications, but the float pool role offers more variety and flexibility, while the staff nurse role provides stability in a dedicated environment.

How much money does a pediatric float pool RN make?

A pediatric float pool RN typically earns between $70,000 and $90,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and shift differentials. They often work in a dynamic environment requiring adaptability and specialized pediatric skills, with some positions offering additional compensation for night or weekend shifts.

What cities in Florida are hiring for Pediatric Float Pool Rn jobs?

Cities in Florida with the most Pediatric Float Pool Rn job openings:

Critical Care Float Pool RN in Sarasota, FL

Sarasota, FL • On-site

Vivian Health
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 51 - 200 employees
Learn more about Vivian Healthexternal

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

RN Critical Care Float Pool

As a RN Critical Care Float Pool, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn –whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives. You'll help shape decisions that elevate both patient outcomes and the future of nursing.

Job Summary and Qualifications

We are seeking a Registered Nurse to join our Nursing Float Pool team. You will provide clinical expertise to ensure all patients receive high quality, efficient care in a high acuity environment. We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply now.

What you will do in this role:

  • You will assess, plan, intervene and evaluate the care of critically ill patients.
  • You will instruct patients and families regarding medications and treatment instructions.
  • You will maintain and review patients’ records including posting tests and examination results.
  • You will administer medications in accordance with physician orders.

What qualifications you will need:

  • Must be licensed as a Florida Registered Nurse in accordance with state regulations or appropriate compact licensure. If compact license held, active FL RN license required within 60 days of hire.
  • Nursing Diploma or ASN required; BSN preferred.
  • Previous experience in an acute care setting strongly preferred.
  • Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.
  • Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certifications preferred, required within 6 months of hire/transfer.
  • Current PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) and/or ENPC (Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course) certifications preferred, required within 6 months of hire/transfer.
  • Current NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certification preferred, required within 6 months of hire/transfer.
  • Current CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse) or CEN (Certified Emergency Nurse) certification preferred.
  • Critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills, ability to read/comprehend written instructions, ability to follow verbal instructions, PC skills
Benefits

HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

"Nurses are essential to the delivery of healthcare and serve as its foundation. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to equipping nurses with the tools and resources they need to deliver exceptional patient care, championing the profession, and supporting the advancement of nursing’s future."

Erica Rossitto, MBA/HCM, BSN, RN, NEA-BC

Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive

HCA Healthcare

Join Our Team at HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital
Located in beautiful Sarasota County, Florida, our 155-bed hospital has been delivering exceptional care since 1967. Patients enjoy a coastal setting with resort-style treatment, and our colleagues thrive in a culture built on caring, integrity, and teamwork. We offer competitive salaries, benefits that support you at work and in life, and opportunities for growth.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

  • 155-bed hospital serving Sarasota and Manatee counties
  • Founded in 1967 with a strong legacy of care
  • Beautiful campus offering resort-style patient experience
Recognized for excellence: 
  • Consistently ranked as an ‘A’ grade hospital for patient safety
  • Surgical Care Excellence Award- HealthgradesAmerica’s 100 Best for Joint Replacement- Healthgrades
  • American’s 100 Best for Orthopedic Surgery- Healthgrades
  • Rated 5 stars in more than 10 clinical specialties- Healthgrades
Be part of an award-winning team that makes a difference every day. Apply today and grow your career with HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital.

If this opportunity is your next step in your career path, we encourage you to apply for our RN Critical Care Float Pool opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing, apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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