Float Pool Intermittent Registered Nurse
About The Position
The Kansas City VA Medical Center is recruiting an intermittent (PRN) Float Pool Registered Nurse. The nurse provides competent, evidence-based care across multiple settings and oversees licensed vocational nurses and nursing assistants as appropriate. Assignments vary according to patient census, acuity, and staffing needs, with the possibility of extended placements to support long-term staffing. Float Pool assignments include a 19-bed Emergency Department, four Med-Surg/Telemetry units (typically a 4:1 patient ratio), inpatient mental health, a 21-day outpatient alcohol and substance abuse rehabilitation program, and ICUs. In the ICU, Float Pool nurses care only for medical-surgical/telemetry overflow patients. The role requires clinical judgment, leadership, adaptability to diverse patient populations across the lifespan, physical stamina, scheduling flexibility, and a commitment to delivering care aligned with VA’s I CARE values. The nurse leads care for patients with complex needs, supports staff development and quality improvement, and works with interdisciplinary teams to improve outcomes. The position is intermittent and is not telework or virtual. Relocation and recruitment incentives and permanent change of station are not authorized. Eligibility for health insurance and flexible spending accounts may apply if the employee is expected to work over 130 hours per month for 90 days.
Requirements
- Current, full, active, and unrestricted registered nurse license in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia; the posting also describes a Graduate Nurse Technician exception for eligible candidates pursuing licensure.
- Graduate of a professional nursing school accredited by ACEN or CCNE, or meet an accepted alternative education pathway described in the posting.
- Proficiency in basic written and spoken English.
- Meet the applicable VA Nurse grade and level requirements for education, experience, and dimensions of practice.
- U.S. citizenship; non-citizens may be appointed only when qualified citizens cannot be recruited under VA policy.
- Pass the required pre-employment physical evaluation and, if selected for a testing-designated position, drug screening.
- Complete required background/security investigation, onboarding, and application documentation.
- Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
- Demonstrate clinical judgment, leadership, adaptability, and ability to care for diverse patient populations across the lifespan.
- Physical stamina and flexibility in scheduling.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum 3–5 years of acute-care RN experience across multiple settings, including the Emergency Department, demonstrating adaptability and clinical versatility.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct and indirect, evidence-based nursing care across multiple care settings using the nursing process and ANA Standards of Nursing Practice.
- Oversee and supervise licensed vocational nurses and nursing assistants as appropriate to the setting.
- Lead staff involvement in planning, decision-making, and evaluating patient outcomes in the immediate practice setting.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Address patient-experience concerns, including care coordination, timeliness, process issues, dissatisfaction, and environment-of-care concerns.
- Advocate for patients, families, and caregivers.
- Promote effective communication and interactions that support cooperation, confidence, and safe outcomes.
- Mentor, precept, and teach others; encourage individual growth and development.
- Support quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice.
- Assess the practice setting for efficient, cost-effective care delivery and lead efforts to incorporate patient preferences into shared care decisions.
- Take responsibility for personal and professional career goals and support the professional growth of others.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and regular salary increases
- Potential performance awards
- May be eligible for health insurance and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) if expected to work over 130 hours per month for 90 days
- Federal employee benefits package; eligibility depends on position type and other factors
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
