Registered Nurse; RN - Float Pool - St. Francis Medical Center

Registered Nurse (RN) – Float Pool – St. Francis Medical Center

Bon Secours Mercy Health is dedicated to improving health care quality and our hospitals are recognized for clinical and operational excellence. This role is part of our faith‑based, patient‑focused organization that values compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect.

The RN Float Pool assesses, analyzes, plans, implements and evaluates patient care following established standards. The primary function is to be available and flexible to float across various departments, sites, and markets within the organization to provide patient care, which may include scheduling or staffing assignments, travel, or seasonal patterns. The RN works with a clinical manager or designee in accordance with the Standards and Scope of Practice for the Registered Nurse.

• Floats based on tiers:
  • Tier 1 – single site based on competency
  • Tier 2 – multiple sites within a single market based on competency
  • Tier 3 – multiple sites across more than one market based on competency
• Demonstrates awareness of and supports departmental and operating unit goals; participates in continuous quality improvement and departmental activities.
• Acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the department.
• Incorporates the professional practice model into care delivery.
• Plans and coordinates nursing care and clinical decisions using the best available evidence.
• Forms and implements a plan of care for each patient, including interventions, evaluation of response to interventions, and documentation as appropriate to condition and age.

• Associate’s in Nursing (required)
• Bachelor’s of Nursing (BSN) – preferred

• Current nursing license in the designated state of employment (required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS – AHA) – required based on specialty assignment

• 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse in acute care (required)

• Medical equipment knowledge
• Proficient clinical skills
• Principles and practices of professional nursing
• Assessment performance
• Proficiency in using computerized tools
• Accountability for required education and competencies
• Professionalism, ethical practice, and customer focus
• Use of restraints
• Coordination of patient care delivery
• Integration of quality improvement, evidence‑based practices and research in practice
• Teamwork
• Critical thinking
• Detail oriented
• Strong decision making and problem‑solving skills
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Multi‑tasking ability
• Flexibility and adaptability to change
• Conflict management and resilience
• Effective stewardship of available resources
• Compassionate, relationship‑based approach

• EPIC Electronic Health Record (preferred)

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short‑ and long‑term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team at

Bon Secours Mercy Health is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.