Registered Nurse - Float Pool

Olympia Fields Hospital • Olympia Fields, IL

6d • $35 - $54 • Onsite

About The Position

The Staff RN Float delivers safe patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The nurse provides direct care across multiple units within credentialed competency levels, supporting coverage when demand exceeds core staffing. The role requires functioning as a fully accountable registered nurse in variable patient care units, orienting quickly, deliberately seeking information, and maintaining consistent care across settings.

The Registered Nurse directs and guides patient and family teaching and the activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining professional nursing care standards. The nurse communicates changes in a patient's clinical condition, diagnostic study results, and symptoms to the physician; responds promptly and accurately to changes in condition or treatment response; understands EMTALA regulations and abuse-reporting procedures; and maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.

This is a full-time day position in the Float Pool at Prime Healthcare Olympia Fields Hospital in Olympia Fields, Illinois. The schedule is 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., three 12-hour shifts. A sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 is available for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply and are discussed during the interview process. The estimated compensation range, including estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $35.35 to $53.58. Starting compensation depends on factors such as skills, applicable experience, education, credentials, and licensure.

Requirements

• Current and valid state RN license.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current certification.
• Current ALS certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain current certification.
• One year of acute care experience.
• Current PALS certificate and/or ENPC within 60 days of hire and maintain current certification.
• Demonstrated ability to practice independently within 24 hours of arrival on the unit.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe patient care using assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Provide direct patient care across multiple units within credentialed competency levels and support coverage where demand exceeds core staffing.
• Practice as a fully accountable registered nurse in variable patient care units; orient quickly and maintain consistent care across settings.
• Direct and guide patient and family teaching and the activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining professional nursing care standards.
• Communicate changes in a patient's clinical condition, diagnostic study results, and symptoms to the physician.
• Respond quickly and accurately to changes in a patient's condition or response to treatment.
• Maintain knowledge of EMTALA regulations and report child or adult abuse to appropriate agencies and the Hospital Social Worker.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401K retirement plan
• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Voluntary benefit options
• Sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed