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Regional Float RN

Wilmington, NC · On-site

Regional Float RNs are responsible for providing safe, continuous quality patient care in a variety of settings. The Regional Float RN is part of a market based nursing resource team that is assigned ...

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Conway, AR · On-site

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As of Aug 25, 2026, the average hourly pay for regional float registered nurse rn in the United States is $42.24, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $31.49 and $50.00 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Regional Float Registered Nurse (RN) is a nursing professional who works across multiple healthcare facilities within a designated region, filling staffing gaps as needed. Unlike unit-based nurses, float RNs are trained to adapt quickly to different hospitals, clinics, or units, providing patient care wherever there is the greatest need. Their role requires flexibility, strong clinical skills, and the ability to integrate seamlessly into various teams and environments. This position helps maintain optimal patient care standards during staffing shortages, high census periods, or staff absences.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a regional float registered nurse RN?

To thrive as a Regional Float Registered Nurse (RN), you need a solid clinical background, RN licensure, flexibility across specialties, and the ability to quickly adapt to different healthcare settings. Familiarity with various electronic health record (EHR) systems, medication administration platforms, and hospital protocols is often required. Exceptional organizational skills, strong communication, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are important soft skills for success in this dynamic role. These skills ensure seamless integration into multiple teams, high-quality patient care, and adaptability to changing environments and patient populations.

How does a regional float registered nurse RN adapt to working in multiple locations with different teams and protocols?

As a Regional Float Registered Nurse, you'll regularly move between various healthcare facilities, each with its own procedures and team dynamics. To succeed, it's important to be adaptable, quickly familiarize yourself with each site's policies, and communicate effectively with new colleagues. Many float nurses find it helpful to maintain strong organizational skills and approach each assignment with flexibility and a willingness to learn. Building rapport quickly and asking clarifying questions when needed can help ensure seamless patient care, even in unfamiliar settings.

What is the difference between Regional Float Registered Nurse Rn vs Staff Nurse?

AspectRegional Float Registered Nurse RnStaff Nurse
CredentialsRN license, possibly additional certifications for specialtiesRN license, may include specialty certifications
Work EnvironmentMultiple facilities across a region, flexible assignmentsSingle facility, consistent environment
Employer & Industry UsageHospitals, healthcare agencies, travel nursingHospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding travel or flexible nursing rolesSeeking stable, location-specific nursing jobs

The Regional Float Registered Nurse Rn works across multiple facilities within a region, offering flexibility and diverse experience. In contrast, a Staff Nurse typically works in a single facility with a consistent environment. Both roles require an RN license and may include specialty certifications, but their work settings and employment patterns differ significantly.

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Regional Float Registered Nurse

Novant Health

Wilmington, NC • On-site

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This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Novant Health rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 461 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

345th of 893 rated healthcare providers

Job description

What We Offer:

Regional Float RNs are responsible for providing safe, continuous quality patient care in a variety of settings. The Regional Float RN is part of a market based nursing resource team that is assigned to varying units during their shift to ensure that patient care needs are met within the assigned facility. These RNs possess the skills, competency and qualifications, as well as a requirement to work in at least 3 facilities within a defined market.


Regional Float RNs:

Are experienced, proficient nurses within their specialty (medical/surgical, telemetry, critical/intermediate care, behavioral health, emergency or women‘s services)

Demonstrate independence, rule consciousness, social boldness, and change readiness

Exhibit a strong commitment to professional nursing standards and inter-professional collaboration

Are early adopters of Novant Health systems, technology, and workflows

Serve as reliable consultants and mentors to clinical nurses

Share lessons across teams to advance the practice of nursing throughout Novant Health

What We‘re Looking For:
  • Education: 2 Year / Associate Degree, required. 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, preferred. BSN, preferred.
  • Experience: Consecutive year within defined specialty (Med Surg, Tele, Critical Care, ED or Women‘s), required.
  • Licensure/Certification:
    • Current compact licensure in appropriate state, required.
    • Specialty Certification, preferred.
  • Additional Skills Required:
    • Appropriate customer service, effective and appropriate customer relations, verbal and non-verbal communication techniques, interpersonal relationship skills, conflict resolution, critical thinking and computer literacy. Advanced training as required by department/unit/facility per identified skill set/sub category. Ability to successfully complete generic and department specific skills validation and competency testing. Has the ability to interpret information and identify each patient’s requirement for care relative to his/her age specific need. Has the knowledge and skill necessary to modify care according to patient(s) age.
    • Successfully complete the Cardiac dysrhythmia test or Cardiac dysrhythmia course within 3 months of hire. NIH Stroke Scale certification upon hire.
    • Specialty specific: Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) certification for Emergency Services, Behavioral Health and Med Surg RNs; Women’s Services – Breastfeeding course; Labor and Delivery, Antepartum RN —fetal monitoring course and breastfeeding course.
  • Additional Skills Preferred: Specialty certification within two years of hire.

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Novant Health is a not-for-profit integrated system of 16 medical centers and more than 1,900 physicians in over 800 locations, as well as numerous outpatient surgery centers, medical plazas, rehabilitation programs, diagnostic imaging centers and community health outreach programs. Novant Health's more than 36,000 team members and physician partners care for patients and communities in North Carolina and South Carolina.

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Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Winston-Salem, NC, US

Year founded

1997

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