MAJOR FUNCTION: 

The Float Pool Registered Nurse (RN) provides staffing support throughout the medical center to adequately meet the volume and acuity of patients. Float Pool RN's perform direct patient care in a variety of patient care areas such as medical surgical, stepdown, and ICU level of care.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education & Experience: 

Applicant must be enrolled in a BSN or MSN program from an accredited school of professional nursing and graduate on or before the third employment anniversary date into a nursing position.  BSN or MSN graduates preferred. Minimum of 3 years post education clinical experience and competencies for desired role in medical surgical acute / stepdown.

Certifications/ Licensure: 

Current New Jersey license  Current American Heart Association – BLS Health Care Provider Current ACLS

Physical Requirements

 Place an N, O, F or C in the boxes below

 N: Never     O: Occasionally (<20%)    F: Frequently (20%-80%)    C: Constantly >80%)

          Lifting <20lbs F Standing F Sitting F Lifting 20-50lbs F Climbing O Kneeling O Lifting>50lbs O Crouching O Reaching F Carrying F Hearing C Walking F Pushing F Talking C Vision C Environmental Conditions           Noise F Varied Temperatures O Cleaning Agents O Noxious odors O Patient Exposure C Operative Equipment O