What is a floating general?

A Floating General is a versatile employee, often in healthcare or other organizations, who is not assigned to a specific unit or department but instead fills in wherever needed. Their main role is to provide support and maintain workflow continuity during staff shortages, absences, or periods of high demand. Floating Generals must be adaptable, quick to learn, and able to work in a variety of settings with different teams. This flexibility helps ensure that operations continue smoothly even when regular staff are unavailable.