CNA Float Pool
You'll give patient care under the RN's direction and document it.
- Shift and hours
- 12-hour shifts · Day shifts 12-hour Shift - Day (United States of America)
- Unit and setting
- Float-Pool
- License
- CNA license
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Certification
- American Heart Association BLS - Healthcare Provider American Heart Association recognized BLS - Healthcare Provider
- Certification
- CPI crisis prevention training within 6 months of hire Crisis Prevention (CPI) within 6 months of hire
- Experience
- 0 to 6 months of related experience Minimum Experience: 0 - 6 months related
- Also asks
- Speaks and reads English well enough to do the job Speak and read English at a level that is sufficient to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position.
- Also asks
- Office equipment and PC software skills
Preferred
- Experience
- 1 year of related experience Preferred Experience: 1 year related
The role and schedule
- Union
- CHEU
- Day to day
- Patient care under the RN's direction Provides and documents care to patients under the direction of the RN
- Floating
- Float to various departments and Palomar Health facilities Required to float to various departments and Palomar Health facilities.
- Travel
- Floats across Palomar Health facilities
- Details
- Internal candidates must apply by midnight 8/31/26 to bid * Internal candidates must apply by midnight on the Closing Date in order to have bidding rights.
The workplace
Palomar Health posts RN pay in public ranges — roughly $45/hour at the low end for charge and forensic roles, and $54 to $79/hour for critical care — with large hiring incentives attached to hard-to-fill lines. Escondido sits about 30…
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- Can you walk me through the pay period for the posted pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load and staffing support handled day to day?
Original listing
Posted on Palomar Health’s careers page.
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- Department
- Nursing Administration
- Union
- Cheu
- Shift
- 12-hour Shift - Day (United States of America)
- Hours per pay period
- 72
- Pay range: $23.00 - $28.92
- Posting Date: 8/25/2026
- Internal Closing Date: 8/31/26
- Internal candidates must apply by midnight on the Closing Date in order to have bidding rights.
Provides and documents care to patients under the direction of the RN, to include safe, comfortable and confidential environment. Participates as a team member to insure appropriate resources to all internal/external customers. Required to float to various departments and Palomar Health facilities.
Speak and read English at a level that is sufficient to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. Knowledge of standard office equipment (i.e., calculator, fax, photocopier) and personal computer and computer software skills (i.e., MS Windows, Excel, Access, Word, Powerpoint, internet, e-mail). Windows computer skills including proficient use of keyboarding, use of mouse or keys for functions such as selecting items, use of drop down menus, scroll bars, opening folders, copying and similar operations required upon employment or within the 1st two weeks of employment to perform the essential functions of the job.
Performs other duties as assigned. Follows Palomar Health rules, policies, procedures, applicable laws and standards. Carries out the mission, vision, and quality commitment of Palomar Health.
Job Requirements Minimum
Education
As required by certification and/or licensure Preferred
Education
Not Applicable Minimum
Experience
0 - 6 months related Preferred
Experience
- 1 year related
- Required License: Not Applicable
- Preferred License: Not Applicable
- Required
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- American Heart Association recognized BLS - Healthcare Provider
- Crisis Prevention (CPI) within 6 months of hire
- Preferred
Certification
Not Applicable We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, gender, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.
What's around it?
Escondido, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 11% above the US average
- Median rent
- $2,046/mo
- Household income
- $91,967/yr, all local households, not nurse pay