Registered Nurse, RN - Medical Surgical Float Pool

Tufts Medicine • Lowell, MA

1d • $38 - $68 • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Medical Surgical Float Pool independently provides direct nursing care to patients and their families in accordance with established policies, procedures, and practices. Float Pool RNs support medical-surgical and mixed-acuity units and float between Lowell General Hospital’s Main and Saints campuses. The role offers a float pool hourly differential and requires two weekend shifts per month. The schedule is 36 hours full-time, on days from 7 AM to 7 PM, with weekend and holiday rotation required.

The RN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care for an assigned group of patients, providing professional nursing care and clinical support within the scope of practice and as directed. The role requires a nursing license and may direct the work of lower-level professionals or manage processes and programs. Career placement follows a four-level pathway based on minimum RN experience, education, and qualifications: Level I is less than 12 months of RN experience; Level II is 12 months to less than 3 years; Level III is 3 to less than 8 years; and Level IV is 8 years of RN experience.

The position requires Massachusetts RN licensure and current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Department-specific certifications relevant to the patient care provided may also be required. Experience requirements depend on the assigned career level. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred.

The physical requirements include occasional lifting of 30–35 pounds and turning patients; prolonged standing and walking; and occasional twisting, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, sitting, kneeling, and squatting. The role involves exposure to infectious disease, possible carcinogenic chemicals, and blood-borne pathogens, and requires fine manual dexterity as well as visual and aural acuity for monitoring patient care.

The posted pay range is $37.50–$68.47, based on full-time equivalent. Individual offers take into account relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity.

Requirements

• Massachusetts RN licensure.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Department-specific certification(s) relevant to the department and type of patient care may be required.
• RN experience based on career level: Level I, less than 12 months; Level II, 12 months to less than 3 years; Level III, 3 to less than 8 years; Level IV, 8 years.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and the healthcare team.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply the nursing process.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

• Participate in and maintain awareness of performance improvement initiatives.
• Evaluate and integrate evidence-based practice and research into clinical practice.
• Conduct and document accurate clinical assessments.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient plans of care.
• Use professional nursing judgment to individualize care plans based on assessment of patient needs.
• Manage patient assignments by delegating effectively according to patient needs and team members’ skills.
• Develop and document comprehensive education plans for patients and families, using appropriate resources.
• Support patient and family rights, including informed decisions and advance directives.
• Continually evaluate and revise care plans in response to changes in patients’ health status.
• Develop comprehensive discharge plans using appropriate resources and referrals, including community resources.
• Support new staff members and facilitate their transition into the unit.
• Guide department staff’s professional growth through precepting.
• Identify learning needs and pursue appropriate education for professional development.
• Participate in departmental committees as needed.
• Provide direct nursing care to patients and their families in accordance with established policies, procedures, and practices.
• Float between the Main and Saints campuses and support medical-surgical and mixed-acuity units.

Benefits

• Clinical Advancement Program with advancement opportunities and financial rewards.
• Competitive salaries and benefits.
• Paid certification and educational opportunities, including BLS, ACLS, CPI, and ECCO CCRN review courses.
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match.
• Shared governance and opportunities to participate in unit-based or other councils.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Clinical mobility tracks.
• Comprehensive Total Rewards package supporting health, financial security, and career growth.

What This Job Offers

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