Registered Nurse- Regional Float Med/Surg

Henry Ford Health • Grand Blanc, MI

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for its regional float pool at Henry Ford Genesys Hospital. This contingent position supports medical-surgical units and may involve assignments across multiple hospital units and departments. Staff are assigned based on their experience, competencies, and availability, and help cover call-ins, leaves of absence, fluctuations in patient census, and vacations. The role offers self-scheduling and minimal commitment requirements. The listed schedule is midnights, with a commitment of 24 hours per month and a new 5% market pay differential.

The nurse delivers comprehensive care to patients across medical and surgical settings, assessing conditions, developing individualized care plans, performing nursing interventions, and monitoring and documenting patient progress. The role involves collaboration and communication with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams, maintaining a safe environment, and adapting to changing unit assignments.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of recent clinical nursing experience in medical-surgical or related acute care settings, with demonstrated clinical competency.
• Ability to work flexibly across multiple hospital units and departments as part of a centralized float pool.
• Strong clinical knowledge and analytical skills to develop and implement effective nursing care plans.
• Proficiency in delivering a comprehensive range of professional nursing services.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Current, active licensure from the Michigan State Board of Nursing.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current tuberculosis screening and required vaccinations, including influenza.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care across medical and surgical units and adapt to varied patient populations and clinical settings.
• Assess patient conditions and identify potential complications before significant changes in vital signs or clinical status.
• Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans based on assessments and clinical best practices.
• Perform nursing interventions and procedures according to established protocols and standards of care.
• Monitor and accurately document patient progress, vital signs, and responses to treatment.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate care and support optimal outcomes.
• Communicate with patients, families, and medical staff about patient status and care plans.
• Maintain a safe and clean patient environment and follow infection control and safety standards.
• Respond promptly to patient needs while managing multiple patient assignments.
• Transition between units and shifts as needed as a regional float nurse.
• Maintain current nursing knowledge and participate in ongoing professional development.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling and self-scheduling.
• Premium pay with a 5% market pay differential.
• Employer retirement match available.
• Referral bonuses.
• Assignments across multiple units and specialties tailored to staff skills and expertise.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree