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How much do per diem unc float pool jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for per diem unc float pool in the United States is $41.45, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $30.77 and $48.80 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Per Diem UNC Float Pool nurse?

Per Diem UNC Float Pool nurses are registered nurses who work on an as-needed basis across various units within the UNC Health system. They provide coverage for staffing shortages, fill in for absent staff, and adapt to different departments such as medical-surgical, ICU, or emergency. These nurses enjoy flexible scheduling, higher hourly pay rates, and the opportunity to gain experience in multiple clinical areas. However, they do not have guaranteed hours and may not receive the same benefits as full-time staff.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Per Diem UNC Float Pool nurse?

To thrive as a Per Diem UNC Float Pool nurse, you need a current RN license, broad clinical competency, and experience across multiple specialties. Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems, medication administration tools, and hospital protocols is essential. Adaptability, strong communication, and the ability to quickly integrate into new teams make someone stand out in this flexible role. These skills are crucial to provide high-quality patient care and maintain safety while efficiently supporting various units as staffing needs change.

How does working in a Per Diem UNC Float Pool position differ from a traditional nursing role?

As a Per Diem UNC Float Pool nurse, you'll work on an as-needed basis and be assigned to various units based on staffing demands. This role offers significant flexibility in scheduling, allowing you to pick up shifts that fit your availability, but it also requires adaptability as you may work with different teams and patient populations each shift. While you may not have a set home unit, you'll quickly learn to integrate with new teams and adapt to different workflows. This dynamic environment helps build a broad skill set and deepens your clinical experience, which can be valuable for career advancement within the hospital system.
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Nursing Assistant I (Per Diem) - Inpatient Float Pool

UNC Health

Chapel Hill, NC • On-site

$17.60 - $24.29/hr

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Job description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.
The UNC Float/Flex Pool is seeking Nursing Assistants (Per Diem) to join their team. This position may float to the Medical Center in Chapel Hill, and the Hospital at Hillsborough in Hillsborough, North Carolina.
Must be able to work a minimum of 36 hours in a 6 week scheduling period with preferred scheduling. Shifts can be 4, 8, 10 or 12 hours. There is a requirement for 2 weekend shifts and at least 1 12-hour or 2 8-hour night shifts every scheduling period.
This position requires the ability to attend the required weeklong hospital orientation offered every two weeks. Orientation Schedule: Monday & Tuesday - Virtual with a 10am mandatory WebEx; Wednesday - 8am to 10am virtual and mandatory in person from 1pm to 5 pm.
The UNC Float/Flex Pool is made up of approximately 300 RNs and NAs/CSTs. We float to all 75 units of the main campus (except the OR and NCCC) and Hillsborough campus to help staff when they are short-handed. This position can function as an NA I, floating throughout the hospital working as Personal Nurse Assistant giving one on one care or staffing on any unit in the hospital. Must be flexible and interested in caring for patients in all service areas from emergency department to critical care and all ages from infant to geriatrics. Our Nursing Assistant provides routine direct and indirect care in hospital setting, all work performed is under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or physician.
Summary:
Provides routine direct and indirect patient care in a hospital, clinic or home health care setting. All work performed is under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or physician.
Responsibilities:
1. Assist physicians and other health care providers with routine examinations and procedures, as well as procurement of equipment and supplies during emergency situations.
2. In the psychiatric setting, aids patients in reality orientation, participates in behavior modification plans/therapy, provides informal support therapy to patients/families, provides verbal de-escalation of potentially aggressive patients, aids in the physical management of aggressive/out-of-control patients, facilitates age appropriate play for children, and monitors the therapeutic milieu activities on assigned unit to ensure that emotional and safety needs of patients are met.
3. Observes, collects, and documents patient information obtained while providing care and promptly report significant changes in the patient's condition to a registered nurse or physician.
4. Provides assistance to patients and their families during admission to the clinical area, orientation to the hospital/clinic/home health experience, and discharge
5. Provides care/ treatments to patients as outlined in plan of care including, but not limited to, the measurement of vital signs, height and weight, specimen collection, skin preps/scrubs, catheter care, capillary blood glucose checks, simple wound care, range of motion exercises, postural drainage, and supportive 11 patient and family interactions.
6. Provides direct personal care to patients as outlined in plan of care for routine activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, feeding and assisting with ambulation.
7. Provides indirect care to patients and assigned area to include, but not limited to, cleaning the work area, changing linens, re-stocking supplies, cleaning/sterilizing instruments, transporting patients/ supplies/ specimens, assisting in the orientation of new employees and students, and some routine clerical functions.
8. Reinforces routine teaching given to patients by the registered nurse or physician and document patient understanding of instructions. Distributes patient education materials at the request of patients and/or health care providers.
Other Information
Other information:
Education Requirements:
• None required as long as all other position requirements are met.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
• Listed as Nursing Assistant I with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Professional Experience Requirements:
• Prefer six (6) months of nursing assistant experience
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
• Fluent in verbal and written English language and able to develop basic computer skills.
Job Details
Legal Employer: STATE
Entity: UNC Medical Center
Organization Unit: UNCMC IP Float Pool
Work Type: Per Diem
Standard Hours Per Week: 4.00
Salary Range: $17.60 - $24.29 per hour (Hiring Range)
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Rotating
Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.