Registered Nurse - Maternal Child Health, Float Pool

About the role

The MCH Clinical Float Pool RN provides flexible coverage across multiple units within the Maternal Child Health division. The float pool nurse does not have a fixed unit assignment—floating within the division is the primary function of this role.

Responsibilities

• Float within assigned units on most scheduled shifts as directed by the staffing supervisor or charge nurse.
• Provide safe, competent, independent nursing care in each credentialed unit—functioning as a full staff nurse, not in a support or observation capacity.
• LDRP Track: Provide intrapartum, postpartum, triage, and immediate newborn care in LDRP. Provide stable Level II neonatal care in SCN.
• SCN Track: Provide stable Level II neonatal care in SCN. Provide postpartum maternal and well-newborn couplet care and nursery function in postpartum unit.
• Both tracks: Provide general pediatric care in the Pediatrics unit when credentialed and deployed by supervisor.
• Maintain all required certifications current at all times. Report any lapse to the float pool coordinator immediately.
• Complete cross-training orientation in all assigned units within the timeline established at hire.
• Complete annual competency validation for all credentialed units.
• Complete accurate, timely documentation in the EHR in accordance with unit-specific standards on every shift.
• Communicate proactively with the staffing supervisor and charge nurse regarding any concerns about assignment appropriateness, clinical recency, or patient safety.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN licensure in the state of practice.
• Current practice within the past 12 months required.
• BLS and NRP current at hire.
• EFM competency current at hire or within 60 days (LDRP track).
• Experience in maternal and child health nursing - LDRP experience required. Minimum 3 years, preferably 5 years, of active clinical experience in the home unit specialty (LDRP or SCN).
• Ability to float between different units.
• Strong communication skills.