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RN - Float Pool

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Portland, Oregon

You'll float across 10 units, including Medical A, B and C, Cardiology A and B, Surgical, Orthopedics, Neurovascular, Oncology and the Clinical Decision Unit.

Eligibility
Sign-on bonus

Posted Oct 16

Shift and hours
12-⁠hour day shifts, 7am-7:30pm · Day shift This posting represents a .9 FTE, day shift opening (7am-7:30pm, 3, 12 hour shifts per week) with rotating weekends.3 twelve-hour shifts a week
Unit and setting
Float Pool · Hospital
License
RN license Upon hire: Oregon Registered Nurse LicenseOregon RN license, upon hire
Term
Permanent This posting represents a .9 FTE, day shift opening (7am-7:30pm, 3, 12 hour shifts per week) with rotating weekends.0.9 FTE

Do you qualify?

License
Oregon RN license, upon hire Upon hire: Oregon Registered Nurse License Check your license
Certification
BLS from the American Heart Association, upon hire Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
Education
Graduate of an accredited nursing program Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
Experience
1 year of nursing experience 1 year Nursing experience.

What it pays

Against similar roles
In range for Portland staff RN rolesPortland staff RN postings that state pay run $49/hr to $60/hr, the middle half $53/hr to $57/hr, across 138 postings.
Sign-on bonus
$6,000
Bonus
$6,000 hiring bonus $6,000 hiring bonus offered for eligible external hires that meet required qualifications and conditions for paymenteligible external hires that meet required qualifications and conditions for payment

Benefits

  • BenefitsFree parkingFree, convenient, and ample parking
  • BenefitsTriMet annual pass for work in the Portland Service Area
  • BenefitsMedical plan assistance: free or reduced-cost coverage based on household size and incomeMedical Plan Assistance Program- provides free or reduced-cost coverage to caregivers and their eligible dependents who qualify based on household size and income
  • BenefitsUp to $5,250 a year in tuition for select degreesTuition reimbursement/education- includes 100% tuition paid program options; up to $5,250 per year for select undergraduate and masters degrees within Guild catalog.
  • BenefitsPaid time off accrualPaid Time Off - Benefit eligible caregivers receive generous PTO accrual allowances
  • BenefitsRetirement plan with employer match and discretionary contributions
More benefits (8)
  • BenefitsUp to 25 counseling or coaching sessions a year through LyraLyra Caregiver Assistance program- Up to 25 counseling or coaching sessions per eligible member per year
  • Free, convenient, and ample parking
  • TriMet annual pass (Hop Fastpass) for benefit eligible staff
  • Medical Plan Assistance Program
  • Tuition reimbursement/education
  • Paid Time Off
  • Retirement (employer match and discretionary contributions)
  • Lyra Caregiver Assistance program

The role and schedule

Charge
Charge shifts are part of the role
Floating
Float across 10 units
Cross-training
Cross-train into Behavioral Health, Interventional Recovery, Short Stay, Medical Procedures, IV Therapy and ED Boarding
Hours stated
day shift opening (7am-7:30pm, 3, 12 hour shifts per week) with rotating weekends.
Weekends
Rotating weekends This posting represents a .9 FTE, day shift opening (7am-7:30pm, 3, 12 hour shifts per week) with rotating weekends.
Details
Float Pool Charge RN rounds on staff each shift, 24/7 coverage Float Pool has 24/7 coverage with a Float Pool Charge RN whose priority is to round on our staff throughout the hospital each shift.

Support on this unit

The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.

Orientation
4–6 week preceptorship We provide 4-6 weeks of preceptorship with an established Float Pool RN depending on your prior experience.
Your preceptor
A preceptor is assigned to you

The workplace

Providence logo
Providence
Health system employer
Parking
Free, convenient, and ample parking

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through base pay range, differentials, and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
  • What should I expect for holiday and call?
  • What preceptor time and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

On your path

Med surg A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.

Original listing

Posted on Providence’s careers page.

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RN – Float Pool - Medical Surgical at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center. This posting represents a .9 FTE, day shift opening (7am-7:30pm, 3

  • 12 hour shifts per week) with rotating weekends.

Extra Incentives

$6,000 hiring bonus offered for eligible external hires that meet required qualifications and conditions for payment Come join the Float Pool Family at Providence St. Vincent! We are a diverse family of caregivers that takes pride in collaborating across the hospital in a variety of settings to provide clinically excellent patient and family centered care. Joining our team brings fantastic opportunities and challenges.

We train to support 10 units in our hospital: Medical A, Medical B, Medical C, Cardiology A, Cardiology B, Surgical, Orthopedics, Neurovascular, Oncology, and Clinical Decision Unit. After some experience working in our ministry, we offer opportunities to cross-train outside of our Division to Behavioral Health, Interventional Recovery Unit, Short Stay Unit, Medical Procedures Unit, IV Therapy, and Emergency Department Boarding areas. We provide 4-6 weeks of preceptorship with an established Float Pool RN depending on your prior experience.

Float Pool has 24/7 coverage with a Float Pool Charge RN whose priority is to round on our staff throughout the hospital each shift. They will help ensure you are progressing through your orientation process and are available to answer your questions, troubleshoot assignments, and provide clinical support as needed.

Accomplishments

2021 Medical Surgical Float Pool Unit – recipient of the Exemplary Professional Practice Award 2022 Medical Surgical Float Pool Charge RNs – recipients of the Exemplary Professional Practice Award 2023 & 2024 Housewide Education Symposiums produced by our Unit Partnership Council 2024 Four Medical Surgical Float Pool RNs - recipients of the Outstanding Evidence-Based Practice Award Providence offers a fantastic benefits package which include but is not limited to: Free, convenient, and ample parking TriMet annual pass (Hop Fastpass) for benefit eligible staff who work within the Portland Service Area (does NOT include Wilsonville, Newberg, Seaside, Hood River, Washington State, or Medford) Medical Plan Assistance Program- provides free or reduced-cost coverage to caregivers and their eligible dependents who qualify based on household size and income Tuition reimbursement/education– includes 100% tuition paid program options; up to $5,250 per year for select undergraduate and masters degrees within Guild catalog. Required books and fees are 100% covered or reimbursable for select schools in the Guild catalog up to program funding cap Paid Time Off – Benefit eligible caregivers receive generous PTO accrual allowances Retirement - The Providence retirement program consists of employer match and discretionary contributions that work together with your pre-tax (and/orRoth aftertax) contributions to help you save for retirement. Lyra Caregiver Assistance program- Up to 25 counseling or coaching sessions per eligible member per year Providence nurses are not simply valued – they’re invaluable.

You will thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best nurses, we must empower them. Learn why nurses choose to work at Providence by visiting our Nursing Institute page.

Join our team at Providence St Vincent Medical Center. As a Providence caregiver, you’ll apply your specialized training to deliver world-class health with human connection and make a difference every day through your extraordinary care.

Required Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited nursing program. Upon hire: Oregon Registered Nurse License Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association 1 year Nursing experience. Why Join Providence? Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

What's around it?

In Portland, OR

Portland, ORFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 5% above the US average

Median rent
$1,655/mo
Household income
$90,919/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Portland, OR

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