About this unit  

Clinical variety without traveling between hospitals

The Royal Oak Hospital Float Pool is designed for experienced nurses who enjoy variety, adaptability and building relationships across multiple nursing teams—while working at one hospital location.

Float Pool nurses primarily support Medical/Surgical and Progressive Care units throughout Royal Oak Hospital. Assignments to Intensive Care are limited and are based on demonstrated competency and hospital staffing needs. This opportunity should not be considered an ICU-designated position or a guaranteed pathway to regular ICU assignments.

This role may be a strong fit if you:

• Enjoy caring for a variety of patient populations
• Are comfortable transitioning between Med/Surg and Progressive Care environments
• Want variety without driving between multiple hospital locations
• Value becoming familiar with one hospital’s teams, resources and routines
• Bring at least two years of recent acute-care RN experience
• Want a long-term role that continues to offer different clinical experiences

About Royal Oak Hospital  

Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the #2 hospital in Michigan and one of the top hospitals in the country. It is a major academic and referral center with Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma designations. The advanced capabilities and clinical expertise within this center have earned it Magnet designation four consecutive times and has the distinct honor of housing Michigan’s first Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence.  

Scope of work 

The RN, under the ANA scope of practice utilizes the framework of the nursing process to provide professional nursing care by incorporating patient-family centered care principles to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and discharge. The RN provides quality patient care under the direction of the Nurse Leader according to Corewell Health policies and procedures and recognizes the impact of nursing care and patient/family partnerships on patient outcomes. The RN partners with and utilizes patient/family input and goals in planning plan of care and develops teaching strategies for patient/family; documents education and learning appropriately in health record.   

Qualifications 

• Associates or Diploma in Nursing from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program, required. Bachelors in Nursing required within 5 years for GN or RN with less than 1 year of experience. 
• Minimum of 2 years of recent acute care RN experience, required
• Must demonstrate proficiency through competency testing in all nursing areas eligible for floating
• MI Registered Nurse (RN) license, required.
• American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation Basic Life Support (BLS) Required upon hire.
• Other certifications may be required depending upon area of floating

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

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An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.