Float Pool Registered Nurse

This role includes a sign-on bonus contingent upon a two-year commitment to our organization. Please inquire with the recruiter for further information.

Are you looking for a position that aligns with your passion for patient care while accommodating your lifestyle? At our facility, you will discover clear pathways for advancement, supported by our exceptional nationwide transfer policy that allows you to progress in your career at your convenience. With opportunities for mentorship, clinical education courses, professional certification assistance, and educational support, you will have access to all the tools necessary to cultivate a fulfilling career.

Position Overview and Qualifications

This role will involve working in both Acute Care and the Emergency Department at our facility.

The Registered Nurse is responsible for coordinating and delivering high-quality, patient-focused care tailored to the specific needs of the department, adhering to the standards and scope of practice relevant to the state and specialty. Collaborating with medical professionals and other members of the healthcare team, the RN provides personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care utilizing established nursing frameworks such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” The RN acts as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers, embodying a commitment to the organization’s vision, mission, and values to enhance patient experiences and clinical outcomes, thereby contributing to overall departmental success.

Qualifications Required:

• Experience: Minimum of one year as a Registered Nurse.
• Preferred Experience: Strong background in hospital settings, including Med/Surg, Progressive Care, and/or Emergency Room nursing.
• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing or enrollment in a BSN or advanced degree program, with a commitment to obtain a BSN within five years of starting the RN role. Grandfathering is accepted between departments and within our organization. Exemptions or extensions may be granted by the facility's Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) and reported to the CNO Council. Facilities will track exemptions as needed. RNs with ten or more years of experience are exempt.
• Preferred Education: Master’s degree in Nursing.
• Licensure: Must possess and maintain current licensure as a Registered Nurse with the North Carolina Board of Nursing. eNLC (Enhanced Nurse License Compact) license may be applicable; licensees should verify with NCBON.
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and CPI are required.

Benefits

Our organization provides a comprehensive rewards package designed to support the health, well-being, career, and retirement of our team members. The available plans and programs include:

• Extensive benefits covering medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Wellness support, including complimentary counseling and referral services.
• Time-off programs encompassing paid time off, paid family leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• Retirement and savings options, featuring a 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (depending on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover assistance, and financial wellness counseling.
• Educational support through tuition assistance, student loan help, certification assistance, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family planning, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may differ by location.

Our facility, a community hospital, serves the regions of Mitchell, Yancey, lower Avery, and upper McDowell counties. Located in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, we operate as a Critical Access Hospital with 25 beds. We provide a range of medical specialties, including emergency services, prenatal and postnatal obstetrical care, wound care, cardiac stress testing, rehabilitation programs, nuclear medicine, 3D mammography, endoscopy services, critical care, and family medicine, along with walk-in, non-emergency care.

Our organization has been recognized multiple times as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute. In recent years, we have invested approximately $3.7 billion in charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

“Nurses are essential and form the backbone of healthcare delivery. We are committed to providing nurses with the necessary tools and resources to deliver exceptional patient care, advocate for the profession, and help shape the future of nursing.”

Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive

Become part of a community that values every step of your career journey! We are currently seeking candidates for our Float Pool Registered Nurse position. Apply now, and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

*Current employees and those who have been employed within the last six months are not eligible for the sign-on bonus.