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How much do pediatric float pool rn jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for pediatric float pool rn in Milton, FL is $37.13, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $27.55 and $43.70 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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.
Infographic showing various Pediatric Float Pool Rn job openings in Milton, FL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 54% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 27% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $77,238 per year, or $37.1 per hour.

RN Float Pool

Fort Walton Beach, FL • On-site

HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital
Health Care and Social Assistance • 10K+ employees
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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 27 days ago

HCA Florida Healthcare rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

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Job description

As a Registered Nurse- Float Pool- FT, 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 dynamic Float Pool RN to join our team. You would be part of a phenomenal team that works hard to support each other while providing excellent care to our patients in a collaborative manner. You will have the unique ability to “float” between several different areas across the nursing spectrum. 


What will you do in this role: 

  • Assess the patient's condition during admission and each scheduled shift, promptly identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.
  • Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s), and ensure thorough and timely documentation of care administration in the patient's medical record. - Administer prescribed medications, monitor the patient for therapeutic response, and take appropriate action in the event of an unintended response to the medication.
  • Provide exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests, proactively anticipating patient needs, and resolving them.
  • Educate patients, families, and caregivers about the patient's medical condition, treatment plan, medications, possible side effects, and follow-up measures, ensuring complete understanding by translating complex medical terminology.

Job Requirements: 


  • Florida RN license and/or approved multistate RN license required. Compact license holders have 60 days to obtain the Florida license after relocation. 
  • BLS-AHA Provider issued card required within 30 days of start 
  • 2 years of recent bedside nursing experience in an acute care hospital setting 
  • Current ACLS preferred, required within 6 months of hire 
  • BSN is preferred 

Benefits

HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin 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

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

"Nurses play a pivotal role and are the backbone of healthcare delivery. At HCA Healthcare, we are dedicated to ensuring nurses have necessary tools and resources to provide world-class patient care, advocating for the profession and helping to shape the future of nursing."

Sammie Mosier, DHA, MA, BSN, NE-BC

Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive, HCA Healthcare

HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital is a 267-bed hospital. We are a top-performing quality hospital. We have over 300 of the most respected and qualified physicians in the area. We offer an Advanced Primary Stroke Center and a Cancer Care Center. Our services include open-heart surgery and a wide range of specialties. We give advanced care to critically ill patients. We offer emergency services at our main emergency room (ER). We also have a pediatric ER and two freestanding ERs. Together, our team has an unwavering conviction to improve more lives in more ways.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

If this opportunity is your next step in your career path, we encourage you to apply for our Registered Nurse- Float Pool- FT 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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