Registered Nurse - Critical Care Float Pool

Registered Nurse - Critical Care Float Pool About the Organization Join the team that's redefining healthcare in the Lowcountry. At Beaufort Memorial Hospital, we're not just filling positions, we're building the future of healthcare. As the largest locally governed healthcare system between Charleston and Savannah, Beaufort Memorial is experiencing unprecedented growth, innovation, and transformation. With a new hospital in the horizon, expanded services, significant investments in workforce development, and a renewed commitment to employee experience, there has never been a more exciting time to join our team. Our People team has recently undergone a strategic transformation, bringing together some of the brightest minds in talent acquisition, workforce development, employee engagement, leadership development, analytics, and human resources. We've reimagined how we attract, develop, engage, and retain exceptional talent because we believe our employees deserve the same level of excellence that we provide to our patients. Why Beaufort Memorial? At Beaufort Memorial, you'll find more than a job - you'll find purpose, opportunity, and a team that is invested in your success. Whether you're an experienced healthcare professional, a new graduate, or someone looking to grow your career, you'll have access to career pathways, leadership development, educational opportunities, mentorships, recognition programs, and a culture built on collaboration, accountability, and compassion. If you're looking for an organization where your voice matters, your contributions are recognized, and your career can thrive, we invite you to explore what is possible at Beaufort Memorial Hospital. Beaufort Memorial is a locally governed, community-focused healthcare system that offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. Beaufort Memorial offers career growth, advancement opportunities, workforce education, and career pathway initiatives. Come be a part of something bigger! Position Registered Nurse - Critical Care Float Pool Location Beaufort Memorial Hospital Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Shift Nights Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt Description The Nursing Float Pool Program is designed to provide a flexible, highly skilled workforce to support patient care needs across the hospital, help to improve staffing stability, enhance patient throughput, and promoting high-quality patient outcomes. Float Pool Registered Nurses are organizational resources who support staffing needs across multiple clinical areas based on competency, patient acuity, and operational requirements. Six-Week Assignment Structure Float pool nurses may be assigned to a primary unit or service area for six-week assignment periods. These assignments provide continuity and staffing stability but do not establish a permanent home unit. Nurses may still be reassigned during any shift based on operational needs. Float Pool Expectations Float pool nurses are hospital-wide resources and may float to any competency-validated area within their designed track based on patient census, staffing shortages, acuity, patient throughput needs, organizational priorities, or emergency situations. Scheduling Full-time scheduling commitments will be established by organizational policy. Schedules will generally be posted two weeks in advance when operationally feasible. Every other weekend is a required and consistent component of the schedule. Scheduling of weekday shifts will be determined according to the staffing and operational needs of the unit. Hurricane Team and Holiday Scheduling Staff will be assigned to a designated hurricane team upon hire. Hurricane team assignments will alternate every other year to ensure equitable distribution of responsibilities during emergency operations. Staff will be assigned to work either Thanksgiving or Christmas, in addition to the New Year holiday. The Thanksgiving/Christmas assignment will alternate annually to ensure holiday coverage. Staff who voluntarily elect to work on both Thanksgiving and Christmas may be excused from the New Year's holiday requirement for that year, subject to scheduling needs and leadership approval. Compensation Float pool nurses may receive a Float Pool differential in addition to applicable shifts, weekends, and premium pay differentials. Position Requirements Nurses participating in the Critical Care Float Pool must: Maintain an active South Carolina Registered Nurse license. Possess a minimum of two (2) years of recent critical care experience in either the ICU or ER. Successfully complete competency validation for assigned practice areas. Maintain certifications, including: Basic Life Support (BLS) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Additional certifications as required by assigned clinical areas. Eligible clinical areas may include: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Emergency Department (ED) Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Emergency Department Critical Care Hold Patients Critical Care Overflow Areas Other competency-validated critical care settings Float Pool nurses will maintain required licensure, certifications, competencies, professionalism, flexibility, and participation in organizational staffing and throughput initiatives. EOE Statement Beaufort Memorial Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. 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