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Temp Unc Float Pool Jobs in Connecticut (NOW HIRING)

VillageMD

Float Medical Assistant

Rocky Hill, CT

$17 - $22.50/hr

Obtains vital signs: BP, temp, pulse, height & weight accurately and completely as required ... Float Pool Locations: Avon, Bloomfield, Bristol, Cromwell, Enfield, Farmington, Glastonbury, Granby ...

Summit Health

Float Medical Assistant

Rocky Hill, CT · On-site

$17 - $22.50/hr

Obtains vital signs: BP, temp, pulse, height & weight accurately and completely as required ... Float Pool Locations: Avon, Bloomfield, Bristol, Cromwell, Enfield, Farmington, Glastonbury, Granby ...

Summit Health

Float Medical Assistant

Rocky Hill, CT · On-site

$17 - $22.50/hr

Obtains vital signs: BP, temp, pulse, height & weight accurately and completely as required ... Float Pool Locations: Avon, Bloomfield, Bristol, Cromwell, Enfield, Farmington, Glastonbury, Granby ...

VillageMD

Float Medical Assistant

Rocky Hill, CT

$17 - $22.50/hr

Obtains vital signs: BP, temp, pulse, height & weight accurately and completely as required ... Float Pool Locations: Avon, Bloomfield, Bristol, Cromwell, Enfield, Farmington, Glastonbury, Granby ...

VillageMD

Float Medical Assistant

Rocky Hill, CT

$17 - $22.50/hr

Obtains vital signs: BP, temp, pulse, height & weight accurately and completely as required ... Float Pool Locations: Avon, Bloomfield, Bristol, Cromwell, Enfield, Farmington, Glastonbury, Granby ...

VillageMD

Float Medical Assistant

Rocky Hill, CT

$17 - $22.50/hr

Obtains vital signs: BP, temp, pulse, height & weight accurately and completely as required ... Float Pool Locations: Avon, Bloomfield, Bristol, Cromwell, Enfield, Farmington, Glastonbury, Granby ...

Stamford Health

LPN - Temporary Float Pool

Stamford, CT · On-site

$27.50 - $37.25/hr

We have multiple openings for passionate LPNs across our locations in Stamford, Greenwich, Norwalk, Wilton, Darien, and New Canaan. Why You'll Love Working Here: • Work-Life Balance: Monday-Friday ...

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What is a Temp UNC Float Pool?

Temp Unc Float Pool positions refer to temporary, unclassified roles within a healthcare system’s float pool. Employees in these positions are assigned to different departments or units as needed, often to cover staff shortages or increased workloads. They offer flexibility for both the worker and the organization, and may involve varying shifts and responsibilities depending on current needs. These roles are ideal for individuals seeking a dynamic work environment and the opportunity to gain experience across multiple clinical areas.

How does working in a Temp UNC Float Pool position differ from a regular nursing assignment?

As a Temp UNC Float Pool nurse, you'll work across multiple units instead of being assigned to a single department. This means you'll gain experience with different patient populations and care protocols, which can be both challenging and rewarding. The role requires adaptability, strong communication skills, and quick learning, as you may be assigned to new environments on short notice. Float pool nurses often collaborate closely with diverse teams and play a critical role in ensuring adequate staffing across the hospital.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Temp UNC Float Pool nurse, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Temp Unc Float Pool Nurse, you need an active RN license, a strong clinical background, and the ability to quickly adapt to different hospital units and patient populations. Familiarity with various electronic health record (EHR) systems and hospital protocols is typically required. Excellent communication, flexibility, and strong time-management skills are essential for seamlessly integrating into new teams and delivering quality patient care. These skills and qualities are vital to ensure patient safety, maintain high standards of care, and support staff in dynamic, fast-changing healthcare environments.

What is the difference between Temp Unc Float Pool vs Per Diem Nurse?

AspectTemp Unc Float PoolPer Diem Nurse
CredentialsRN license, possibly certifications like BLS/ACLSRN license, certifications like BLS/ACLS
Work EnvironmentHospital float pool covering multiple units, flexible schedulingPer diem shifts at various facilities, flexible but less consistent
Employer UsageHospital's internal float pool for staffing shortagesAgency or facility-based, on-call basis

The Temp Unc Float Pool typically involves hospital-employed nurses who float across units as needed, offering more stability and consistent employment. Per Diem Nurses work on an as-needed basis, often through staffing agencies, providing flexibility but less job security. Both roles require similar credentials but differ mainly in employment structure and scheduling flexibility.

What cities in Connecticut are hiring for Temp Unc Float Pool jobs?

Cities in Connecticut with the most Temp Unc Float Pool job openings:

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Staff Nurse - Temp Traveler

Norwalk Hospital Association

Norwalk, CT • On-site

Temporary

Re-posted 24 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Completes patient assessments, documents care plans, interventions, and outcomes reflecting the patient's physical, mental, and emotional status.

  • Coordinates and supervises the delivery of nursing care, including delegation of tasks, and ensures patient safety through risk assessment and adherence to safety policies.

  • Provides patient and family education by assessing learning needs, planning, and delivering appropriate instruction, and documenting responses.

Job description

Summary:

The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care that is guided by the American Nurses Association (ANA) scope of practice. A Registered Nurse collaborates with patients, family/significant others, peers, physicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in the delivery of healthcare services to patients. The Registered Nurse assesses the patient�s needs, care plans, implements, and evaluates the medical and nursing regimens in accordance with the hospital and nursing philosophy, policies/procedures, and standards. They demonstrate leadership skills and commitment to professional accountability and growth.

Responsibilities:

1. Completes patient assessment and reassessment as clinically indicated:

a. Documents detailed information incorporating the plan of care, interventions and outcomes reflecting the patient�s physical, mental, and emotional status.

b. Ensures appropriate documentation based on the level of care the patient is receiving to include transfer/discharge documentation as indicated.

  1. Follows the five Rights of Medication Administration. Verbalize to patients/family/significant other the medication they are receiving. Assesses the patient prior to administering medications noting allergies, parameters, potential side effects, effectiveness and intervening as needed. Reassesses and documents response according to hospital policy.
  2. Coordinates and supervises the delivery of nursing care, including the delegation of tasks:
    1. Maintains accountability for care delegated.
  3. Actively works to promote a culture of safety:
    1. Assesses patients for potential safety risks.
    2. Adheres to hospital policies and procedures regarding patient safety. Initiate�s interventions related to the risk factors identified.
    3. Conducts bedside shift report and bedside rounds with peer on assigned patients at change of shift.
    4. Demonstrate quality by documenting the application of the nursing process in a responsible, accountable, and ethical manner.
    5. Ensures patient hand-off as appropriate when leaving for breaks.
  4. Assesses learning needs of patient/family/significant other. Plans and provides appropriate instruction using applicable teaching methods. Assesses and documents patient/family/significant other response to teaching.
  5. Cares for specific patient populations, despite location, as necessary. 
  1. Deliver Patient Centered Care:
    1. Embrace the cultural diversity and difference of patients and team members.
    2. Respect the dignity of all individuals through the maintenance of the caring relationship.
    3. Maintains open lines of communication inclusive of actively listening.
  2. Meets accreditation, regulatory, and compliance responsibilities related to the position.
  3. Works to promote a culture of learning and growth:
    1. Seek experiences and formal and independent learning activities to maintain and develop clinical and professional skills and knowledge.
    2. Teach others to succeed through mentorship.
  4. Performs other duties as assigned within the state nursing scope of practice.

Education: ASSOCIATE'S LVL DGRE

Other Information:

� Current and unobstructed New York State Registered Nurse (NY Hospitals)

� Current and unobstructed Connecticut Registered Nurse License (CT Hospitals)

� New graduates awaiting licensure at the discretion of the Chief Nursing Officer (CT only)

� American Nurses Association endorsed Certifications or Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses Certification Preferred (*Based on Certification specialty hours of work requirement).

o Association Training - please review grid below.

Training

Unit

Required / Preferred

BLS

All Nursing Care Areas

Required upon hire

ACLS

ED, ICU, CCU, SDU PCU, PACU, Cath Lab, GI, LDRP, IR, Float Pool- specific to individuals� competency and location floated

Cardiology focused units

Required by end of orientation period

PALS

ED, PACU, Pediatric Areas

(Either PALS or ENPC)

Required by end of orientation period

NRP

MCH, NICU, LDRP, DR

Required by end of orientation period

EFM

LDRP

Within 1 year of hire

TNCC

ED (Required Danbury, Norwalk),

ICU (Preferred, but may have TCAR)

PACU (DH � Preferred)

Within 1 year of hire

ENPC

ED RN

(Either PALS or ENPC)

Within 1 year of hire

TCAR

ICU (VBMC- Preferred)

ICU/PACU (NH)

Within 1 year of hire

CPI or other de-escalation technique training

Behavioral Health, ED (All hospitals)

Float Pool Putnam

6W, Float Pool (Norwalk)

ICU, PCU, 9 tower (DH)

Within 6 months of hire

S.T.A.B.L.E

OB (NDH Only)

Within 6 months of hire

Chemotherapy Certification

Inpatient Oncology

Within 1 year of hire

ED: Emergency Department

NICU: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

ICU: Intensive Care Unit

MCH: Maternal Child Health Unit

CCU: Critical Care Unit

LDRP: Labor Delivery Recovery Unit

OR: Operating Room

DR: Delivery Room

PCsecU: Progressive Care Unit

M/S: Medical Surgical Unit

SDU � Step Down Unit

CPI: Crisis Prevention Intervention

PACU: Post Anesthesia Care Unit

IR: Interventional Radiology

BLS

Basic Life Support

ACLS

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

PALS

Pediatric Advanced Life Support

NRP

Neonatal Resuscitation Program

EFM

Electronic Fetal Monitoring

TNCC

Trauma Nursing Core Course

ENPC

Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course

TCAR

Transcarotid Artery Revascularization

CPI

Crisis Prevention Institute

S.T.A.B.L.E

Stabilization Care of Sick Infants

    Working Conditions:

    Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

    Occupational: Some occupational risk

    Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force

    Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

    Credentials:ACLS,ENPC,PALS,RN,TNCC

    Company: Norwalk Hospital Association

    Org Unit: 347

    Department: Invasive Cardio Lab

    Exempt: No

    Salary Range: $16.50 - $24.18 Hourly