RN ICU Full-Time Nights Float Pool

Job Overview

Full‑time, night shift, 72hrs p.p. Network Float Pool. Float to 3+ campuses. New hire sign‑on bonus available. Minimum 1 year RN experience for all float positions; at least 2 years ICU experience required.

Responsibilities

The RN records patients’ medical history, performs diagnostic tests, operates medical equipment, administers treatments and medications, and assists with patient follow‑up and rehabilitation. The RN establishes or contributes to a care plan, which may include medication administration, IV line management, therapies, and patient monitoring. The RN teaches patients and families about illness management, home care, diet, and self‑medication. The RN directs licensed practical nurses and nursing aides, delegates tasks appropriately, and supports efforts to advance clinical knowledge. The RN precepts new hire staff and students, helps them complete competency tasks, and continues to enhance knowledge in nursing management and patient care. The RN promotes a healthy work environment and applies evidence‑based nursing practices.

All RN staff who have direct responsibility for the care of stroke patients must:

• Know stroke symptoms and warning signs
• Understand protocols and pathways for identification, evaluation, and management
• Be familiar with NIHSS, stroke alert activation, and protocol
• Understand stroke quality indicators
• Use available stroke patient education materials and community resources
• Comply with educational requirements
• Utilize Stroke Center website resources

Essential Functions

1. Collect health data systematically, prioritize based on patient needs, and involve family.
2. Analyze assessment data, determine diagnoses, and develop evidence‑based care plans.
3. Identify individualized expected outcomes.
4. Implement interventions, including emergencies and resuscitative measures, based on standing orders and policies.
5. Provide nursing care meeting physical, emotional, spiritual, and social‑cultural needs through a family‑centered approach.
6. Evaluate patient progress, document observations, and assess the quality and effectiveness of the care plan.
7. Maintain current knowledge in nursing practice and evaluate own practice against professional standards.
8. Integrate ethical principles and enhance cultural competency.
9. Collaborate with peers, participate in preceptor/mentor programs, and contribute to professional development.
10. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and patients/families to deliver care.
11. Develop evidence‑based standards of care and support change initiatives.
12. Design, create, and apply research to improve nursing practice and patient outcomes.
13. Consider safety, effectiveness, and cost when planning and delivering care.

Education

Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN). Required:

• All Diploma and ADN hires must complete a BSN within 60 months of hire date or have 10 years of RN experience (direct or indirect).
• Associate’s Degree or Diploma in Nursing. For staff with direct responsibility for stroke care, refer to addendum for stroke‑specific education before starting.
• Graduate from an accredited NLN/CCNE institution.

Experience

• >10 months med‑surg or acute specialty setting.
• 1 year RN experience for all float positions.

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and unit‑specific certification as required by specialty area.
• Registered Nurse (RN) state or compact state licensure in Arizona upon hire.
• National certification for unit‑specific patient population (preferred).

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation, sign‑on bonus, comprehensive benefits package, and career development opportunities.