Registered Nurse IMC Float

Ascension • Austin, TX

7d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse IMC Float works in the Float Pool at Ascension Seton Medical Center in Ascension, Texas, providing care for high-acuity patients transitioning out of the ICU. The role includes step-down care and continuous cardiac telemetry monitoring, specialized interventions, and stabilization of acute clinical changes. The nurse administers titratable vasoactive drips; manages non-invasive ventilation and high-flow nasal cannula; and monitors central lines, arterial lines, and surgical drains.

The nurse performs rapid clinical assessments to identify early signs of physical or neurological decline, initiates protocols, and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to prevent code situations. The role also involves coordinating multi-system care plans, managing frequent medication administration, and educating patients and families about complex discharge regimens to support safe transitions to lower levels of care.

Requirements

• BLS Provider certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, obtained within 30 days of hire or job transfer.
• Registered Nurse license from the Texas Board of Nursing, obtained before hire or job transfer.
• Diploma from an accredited school or college of nursing, or required professional licensure at time of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Responsibilities

• Provide step-down care and continuous cardiac telemetry monitoring for high-acuity patients transitioning out of the ICU.
• Deliver specialized interventions and stabilize acute clinical changes.
• Administer titratable vasoactive drips.
• Manage non-invasive ventilation and high-flow nasal cannula.
• Monitor central lines, arterial lines, and surgical drains.
• Perform rapid clinical assessments to identify early signs of physical or neurological decline.
• Initiate protocols and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to prevent code situations.
• Coordinate multi-system care plans and manage high-frequency medication administration.
• Educate patients and families on complex discharge regimens to support safe transitions to lower levels of care.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, with HSA/FSA options.
• Employer-matched 403(b), financial planning and hardship resources, disability insurance, and life insurance.
• Pro-rated paid time off and holidays.
• Ascension-paid tuition through Vocare, reimbursement, professional development, and online learning.
• Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care, and stress management resources.
• Parental leave, adoption assistance, and family benefits.
• Optional legal and pet insurance and transportation savings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree