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RN Float

Cone Health

Greensboro, North Carolina

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Posted Aug 6, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 8, 2026

What the posting states

Patient load & staffing
Floating required Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, physicians, and support staff to deliver patient-centered care and ensure effective communication across units.

About this role

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The Registered Nurse RN Float position involves providing flexible nursing coverage across various units and departments as needed. Operating with adaptability, this role collaborates with different healthcare teams to deliver comprehensive patient care, ensuring seamless transitions and maintaining quality standards in diverse clinical settings. Essential Job Function Transitions seamlessly between different nursing units and departments to provide comprehensive care and support in various medical situations. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, physicians, and support staff to deliver patient-centered care and ensure effective communication across units. Conducts thorough assessments of patients' conditions and needs, tailoring care plans based on individual diagnoses and medical histories. Responds promptly to emergencies and critical situations, offering immediate nursing care and assistance to stabilize patients. Assists with patient placements, admissions, and transfers, utilizing knowledge of bed allocation and capacity management to ensure optimal patient flow within the medical facility. Performs other duties as assigned. Education Required: Associate Degree in Nursing. Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. Experience Required: 1 year as a registered nurse. Preferred: 1 year of clinical specialty as defined by ANCC or national nursing organizations. Licensure/Certification/Listing Required: Registered Nurse license in North Carolina or a Compact state BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider. If working in a critical care area, ACLS-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider is required.

Skills for this role

patient assessmentcare planningemergency responsecritical care stabilizationpatient admissions and transfersbed allocation and capacity managementinterdisciplinary collaboration

Certifications

BLSACLS

Requirements

  • Registered Nurse license in North Carolina or a Compact state
  • BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider
  • ACLS-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider (required if working in a critical care area)
  • clinical specialty as defined by ANCC or national nursing organizations

About the employer

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Cone Health
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Cone Health is a private, not-for-profit healthcare organization established to serve the community by providing a full range of healthcare services distinguished by measurable excellence. The organization's founding principles of community service and superior patient care serve as its cornerstones.…

What reviewers appreciate

  • Not-for-profit, community-focused mission with a strong sense of purpose
  • Explicit emphasis on personal and professional growth opportunities
  • Comprehensive ethical framework with a detailed Code of Conduct covering DEI, workplace safety, and patient rights

What reviewers flag

  • Management rated lowest among sub-categories at 3.2 out of 5 on Indeed, suggesting potential leadership challenges
  • Job security and advancement rated below average at 3.3 out of 5 on Indeed
  • Work-life balance rated 3.5 out of 5, indicating room for improvement in scheduling or workload management
community-focusedcompassionatenot-for-profitgrowth-orientedcollaborativevalues-driven

Living in Greensboro, NC

Greensboro sits in North Carolina's Piedmont Triad, offering a relaxed pace with established neighborhoods like Fisher Park and a revitalized downtown. Mid-sized city amenities—parks, trails, and major healthcare systems—come without big-city congestion, making it approachable for out-of-state nurses seeking a manageable transition.

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Metro price level · Greensboro area
92.9
7% below the national average
Median gross rent
$1,172/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

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