RN, Registered Nurse | Hospital Float Pool

Gundersen Health System•La Crosse, WI

42d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Hospital Float Pool RN, you'll play a vital role in supporting patient care across multiple hospital departments while building a broad and highly valuable clinical skillset. Float Pool nurses are deployed to departments that need immediate staffing support, helping teams maintain seamless operations and uninterrupted patient care. This role offers exceptional variety and opportunity for growth. You'll gain experience across diverse patient populations and care settings while developing the adaptability, critical-thinking skills, and confidence that come from working throughout the hospital. Expect accelerated professional growth, meaningful variety, and continuous learning across specialties. Whether you're an experienced nurse or a new graduate with prior patient care experience, you'll be supported by dedicated preceptors, experienced Float Pool mentors, and a collaborative leadership team invested in your success.

Requirements

Minimum of associate degree in nursing (ADN)
Active Wisconsin RN license (or ability to obtain)
Current BLS (Infant–Adult) certification for Health Care Providers
Strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and commitment to patient-centered care
For new graduates, previous direct patient care experience, such as CNA experience, is strongly preferred

Nice To Haves

Adaptability & Flexibility: Thrives in changing environments and enjoys caring for a variety of patient populations
Eagerness to Learn: Seeks new experiences and proactively builds knowledge across specialties
Inquisitive Nature: Asks thoughtful questions, pursues understanding and takes initiative to learn
Strong Communication Skills: Confident collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and seeking guidance when needed
Patient Advocacy & Critical Thinking: Prioritizes patient needs and adapts quickly to changing clinical situations
Team-First Mindset: Enjoys helping others and looks for opportunities to support teammates across the hospital

Responsibilities

Provide patient care across multiple inpatient settings, including (but not limited to): Medical-Surgical, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Inpatient Behavioral Health, IV Therapy, Labor & Delivery, Pediatrics/Peds ICU, Emergency Services
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including RNs, CNAs, clinicians, therapists, and social workers
Deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centered care while adapting to varying unit needs
Partner with experienced preceptors and Float Pool mentors during orientation and ongoing development
Support departments across the hospital where staffing needs are greatest, ensuring patients receive timely, uninterrupted care