Resource Registered Nurse - ICU Float Pool

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Charlotte, NC

15h

About The Position

The Resource Registered Nurse works in the ICU Float Pool and floats to facilities within a designated Charlotte Resource Team zone to meet patient-care needs. The listed zones include multiple Advocate Health facilities across the Charlotte area. The role uses the nursing process to provide age-appropriate care, monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, and collaborates with patients, families, and the care team. The nurse supports a culture of safety, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and professional governance while maintaining accurate electronic health record documentation. The position may require floating to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area.

The role requires an active RN license or privilege to practice in the state where services are provided, Basic Life Support certification, and typically at least one year of clinical nursing experience. Two years of service-line-specific RN experience and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing are preferred. Work requires frequent physical activity and may involve exposure to hazardous materials, blood and body fluids, and communicable diseases; protective equipment must be worn as necessary. The position is full-time, 36 hours per week, with a listed pay range of $38.20–$57.30 per hour. Benefits eligibility is indicated.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Board of Nursing-approved nursing education program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Active registered nurse multi-state compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where nursing services are provided.
• Typically one year of clinical nursing experience.
• Strong clinical judgment and critical-thinking skills.
• Time-management, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proficiency with computer functions, including email, electronic records, and digital platforms.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift and support 35 pounds; push or pull with 30 pounds of force; and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
• Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, with fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures.
• Ability to maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines and perform patient safety interventions, including restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
• Ability to respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions.
• Protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary when exposed to chemical or hazardous waste, blood and body fluids, or communicable diseases.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of service-line-specific RN experience.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN).
• Additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required based on specialty.

Responsibilities

• Participate in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices.
• Use the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care, engaging patients and families throughout the continuum of care.
• Monitor patient conditions, adjust care plans, mobilize resources, and collaborate with the care team to influence outcomes.
• Uphold and promote a culture of safety; continuously evaluate patient, team, and unit outcomes and take action as needed.
• Administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely according to clinical protocols and procedures when required.
• Communicate effectively, provide feedback, resolve conflicts, foster team collaboration, and delegate appropriately.
• Pursue professional development, complete required education, and maintain certifications.
• Follow the ANA Code of Ethics, make ethical decisions, respect interdisciplinary roles, and contribute to integrated, unbiased patient care.
• Delegate appropriately to Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel.
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic health record documentation.
• Float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area as needed.
• Provide care appropriate to patients' ages and developmental needs, in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Paid time off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health-care and dependent-care expenses.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Competitive compensation, premium pay for eligible shifts or on-call work, incentive pay for select positions, and potential annual increases based on performance.

What This Job Offers

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