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How much do resource pool nurse jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for resource pool nurse in the United States is $38.62, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $29.57 and $43.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a resource pool nurse?

A Resource Pool Nurse, sometimes called a float pool nurse, is a registered nurse who is assigned to work in various departments within a hospital or healthcare facility based on staffing needs. Instead of being attached to a single unit, they are flexible and fill in wherever there are shortages or high patient volumes. This role requires adaptability, a broad skill set, and the ability to quickly adjust to different teams and patient populations. Resource Pool Nurses are essential in ensuring quality patient care is maintained across all units, even during staffing challenges.

How does working as a resource pool nurse differ from working in a dedicated unit, and what should I expect in terms of assignments and team dynamics?

As a Resource Pool Nurse, you'll have the unique opportunity to work across various departments and units within a healthcare facility, rather than being assigned to a single specialized team. This means your daily assignments can vary significantly—one day you might be on the surgical floor, and the next in pediatrics or the emergency department. While this role requires flexibility and the ability to quickly adapt to new settings, it also provides exposure to diverse patient populations and clinical practices. You'll collaborate with many different teams, building a broad professional network, which can enhance your clinical skills and open doors to specialized roles in the future.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a resource pool nurse, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Resource Pool Nurse, you need comprehensive clinical skills, adaptability across specialties, and an active RN license, often supplemented by BLS/ACLS certifications. Familiarity with various electronic health record (EHR) systems and common hospital equipment is crucial due to frequent rotation between departments. Strong communication, flexibility, and time management skills help Resource Pool Nurses integrate quickly with new teams and deliver consistent patient care. These abilities are vital for ensuring seamless patient care and supporting staff across diverse clinical environments.

What is the difference between Resource Pool Nurse vs Staff Nurse?

AspectResource Pool NurseStaff Nurse
CredentialsRN license, possibly certifications in specialized areasRN license, often with specific unit certifications
Work EnvironmentMultiple facilities, flexible assignmentsSingle department or unit, consistent environment
Employer UsageStaffing agencies, hospitals, healthcare systemsHospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities
Search/Comparison IntentFlexibility, variety, staffing rolesStability, specific unit experience

Resource Pool Nurses are versatile professionals who work across multiple facilities, providing staffing support as needed. In contrast, Staff Nurses typically work in a single department or facility, offering consistent patient care. Both roles require RN licensure, but Resource Pool Nurses often have more varied experience due to their flexible assignments.

Do resource pool nurses get paid more?

Resource pool nurses often earn higher pay rates compared to staff nurses because they are frequently called upon to fill in for various units and may work irregular hours or shifts. Their increased flexibility and demand can lead to additional compensation, but actual pay varies based on location, experience, and facility policies.
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Infographic showing various Resource Pool Nurse job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 58% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 23% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,321 per year, or $38.6 per hour.

Resource Pool Nurse

TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center

Smyrna, TN • On-site

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 19 hours ago

Job description


Do you have the career opportunities as a Float Pool Nurse you want in your current role? We invest in what matters most to nurses like you – at home, at work, and at every stage in your career. We have an exciting opportunity for you to join TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center which is a part of the nation’s leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. 


Benefits 


TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: 


  • Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation. 


  • Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. 


  • Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing 


  • 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) 


  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock 


  • Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. 


  • Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more 


  • Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts 


  • Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships 


  • Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships) 


  • Colleague recognition program 


  • Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence) 


  • Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.  


Learn more about Employee Benefits   


Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. 


Do you want to work where you have a voice? Nurses are at the forefront of our commitment to the care and improvement of human life. At HCA Healthcare, there are many ways for nurses to have a voice through professional practice councils, advisory councils, vital voices surveys, and units of distinction. We learn from our multi-generational nursing family. We partner with our Nurses at TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center! 


Float Pool Nurse??  


Registered Nurses provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and the public about various health conditions, and provide emotional support to patients and their family members. RNs must use independent and reasonable judgment in providing a wide variety of services as per the scope of nursing practice.  


What you will do in this role:? 


  • You will assess plans and evaluate the patients care needs and will carry out physician orders.? 


  • You will administer prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, monitors vital signs.? 


  • You will monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.? 


  • You will instruct and educate patients and families as part of part of a Multidisciplinary Care Planning team?  


What qualifications you will need:?? 


  • Registered Nurse from accredited school of nursing? 


  • Current Licensure with Tennessee Board of Nursing? 


  • Current BLS? 


  • ACLS within 6 months of hire? 


  • 2 years?of clinical nursing experience preferred?  


TriStar StoneCrest proudly serves Rutherford County, Tennessee. Our 100 bed hospital offers complete medical care for adults and children. This includes emergency, surgical, and many other services. Our medical staff of about 500 physicians includes more than 45 specialties. Many physicians have offices on the hospital campus. Our staff is committed to providing quality patient care. We offer compassion and comfort in our modern facility. 


"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. 
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder 


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