Critical Care Float Pool RN (ICU/ED)

ICU RN / ED RN – Float Pool (Critical Care) Nights

Up to $30,000 Sign-On Bonus | 3x12s | Corning Hospital

Overview

Join a high-acuity ICU/ED Float Pool where you’ll build advanced skills across both departments—without being pulled hospital-wide. This role focuses specifically on ICU and ED, building deep expertise while maintaining a consistent night shift schedule.

What You’ll Actually Do

• Care for high-acuity patients in ICU and ED settings
• Float between these two departments based on need (no med‑surg assignments)
• Manage complex cases and rapid patient changes
• Collaborate with experienced critical care and emergency teams
• Work at the top of your license every shift

Why Nurses Choose This Role

• Variety without chaos – focused ICU/ED floating only
• High-acuity, skills-driven environment
• Strong team support in both departments
• Consistent 3x12 night schedule
• Premium pay + float and shift differentials

Schedule

• Nights: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• 3 shifts per week
• Rotating weekends

Compensation & Perks

• $30,000 Sign‑On Bonus
• Float pool premium + night/weekend differentials
• Full benefits starting Day 1
• Pension plan + 403(b) match
• Up to $12,000 relocation assistance

Quick Requirements

• RN license (NY)
• ICU and/or ED experience required
• BLS (ACLS preferred)

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional, comprehensive nursing care for patients in an acute care environment. Accountable for the delivery of coordinated, safe, compassionate, therapeutic, evidence‑based quality care to patients and families, based on individual physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, and appropriate care strategies throughout the lifespan. Practices in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act in the state of employment, the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses, and the ANA scope and standards of practice.

Education, License & Cert

• Registered Nurse in the State of Practice.
• BSN in Nursing preferred.
• Specialty Certification preferred.
• BLS certification.
• ACLS is unit dependent.

Experience

The Registered Nurse must be a registered nurse currently licensed in the state of employment with at least one year of experience. Alternately, the Registered Nurse may have less than one year of experience if they have been transitioned to their position from the Newly Licensed Registered Nurse Residency (NLRN) Program. Must maintain BLS certification. ACLS is unit dependent.

Essential Functions

1. Employs Nursing Professional Practice: Assesses, diagnoses, plans, implements, and evaluates patients’ care; administers all prescribed testing, medications, and protocols; provides patient/family education; coordinates plan of care; monitors and communicates patient condition.
2. Advocates: Effectively advocates for ethical and holistic care by partnering in care planning to promote the autonomy, dignity, rights, values, and beliefs of those we serve.
3. Facilitates Learning: Fosters a learning environment for patients/families, nursing, and other members of the healthcare team.
4. Aligns Practice with Safety and Quality: Accountable for safety, identifies and corrects problems, integrates evidence and best practice into nursing care.
5. Engages in Professional Development: Practices at the top of license; promotes a culture of inquiry; explores, integrates, and disseminates research and evidence-based practice.
6. Leader in Practice Setting & Community: Demonstrates leadership as change agent, collaborates with colleagues, coordinates care; models professional behaviors.
7. Participates in the planning and presentation of educational programs.
8. Other duties may be assigned as necessary during performance of the position.

Other Duties

• Proficiency in Information Technology, such as electronic health records, communication systems, computers, and equipment necessary to perform essential functions.
• Skilled to work with a wide range of staff as part of an interdisciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff.
• Ability to use independent, critical judgment in all aspects of patient care delivery.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills that convey a positive and supportive attitude.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple responsibilities, urgent responses, and challenging situations.

The payrate for this position is $38.34 to $54.80 per hour.