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RN, Acute Care Float Pool
Company : Oregon Health & Science University
Location : Portland, OR, 97201
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Date Posted : 4 January 2026
Department Overview
OHSU Acute Care Float Pool nurses provide high-quality, innovative, evidence based, and patient centered nursing care. Acute Care Float Pool nurses support adult acute care units for selected planned and unplanned absences and for other staffing deficits. Acute Care Float Pool nurses also staff overflow as patient care needs arise.
This position also comes with great benefits! Some highlights include:
- Comprehensive health care plans. Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents.
- $50K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
- Two separate above market pension plans to choose from
- Vacation - 192 to 288 hours per year depending on length of service, prorated for part-time
- Holidays - up to 64 holiday hours per calendar year (employees accrue .0308 holiday hours for each hour paid – included in vacation accruals)
- Sick Leave - 96 hours per year, prorated for part-time
- Substantial public transportation discounts (Tri-met and C-Tran)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Innovative Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including extensive wellness resources
Function/Duties of Position
- Float to a variety of assigned units; sufficient time management, flexibility, and prioritization skills to float up to every 4 hours if necessary.
- Required to keep up to date with departmental communications by e-mail and mailbox since there is no physical location for the home unit.
- Self-reflective, self-directed learner who achieves progressive growth.
- Able to identify gaps in knowledge and initiate seeking resources to identify and manage risks, practicing safely with a wide variety of patient populations Able to advance plan of care when there is a lack of continuity of patient assignments
- Excellent time management
- Integrate into diverse team cultures, including speaking up about questionable assignments, identifying alternatives and inquiring about performance improvement changes
- Actively participating in huddles
- Seeking resources to support completion of work when going to float to another unit within shift
Required Qualifications
- 1-year recent acute care RN experience in a high-acuity acute care setting
- BSN Graduates: Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from a program accredited by Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA) 30 days before start date.
- ADN Graduates: Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited program 30 days before the start date.
- Associate degree Nurses required to enroll in BSN program within 3 years of hire and complete within 5 years of hire
- Current, unencumbered Oregon State Registered Nurse License
- BLS at time of hire and must be issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
- BLS must not expire during orientation
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation
Additional Details
Length of Orientation – Experienced Nurse
- External candidates: OHSU & Nursing New Employee Orientation (NEO) for about a week.
- Either Transition to Practice (TTP) Program Specialty Fellowship/Fellowship Learning Pathway or Orientation experience for 3 days-26 weeks depending on the care area. An employment service agreement may apply.
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Frequently asked questions
This float pool role demands agility, as nurses rotate across various adult acute care units to cover staffing gaps. Unlike fixed-unit positions, it requires rapid adaptation to diverse team cultures and patient populations, highlighting flexibility and strong prioritization skills for effective patient-centered care.
Success hinges on robust time management, self-directed learning, and the ability to quickly assimilate into multiple unit cultures. Nurses must identify knowledge gaps proactively and confidently handle high-acuity patients, ensuring seamless continuity of care despite frequent unit transitions.
Float pool nurses develop versatile clinical expertise by engaging with varied specialties, enhancing adaptability and broadening acute care competencies. This experience often positions them for leadership roles or specialized acute care pathways, supported by ongoing education benefits and fellowship programs.
Holding a current, unrestricted Oregon RN license is mandatory. Additionally, BLS certification from the American Heart Association, valid through orientation, is essential. Regional credentialing ensures compliance with state regulations and readiness for Oregon’s acute care demands.
Portland's healthcare sector actively seeks experienced float pool nurses due to fluctuating unit demands. OHSU’s reputation attracts many candidates, making the selection rigorous. However, candidates with acute care experience and flexible scheduling tend to stand out amidst local competition.
OHSU provides comprehensive healthcare coverage, 100% for full-time staff, plus two above-market pension plans. Additional perks include extensive vacation and holiday accruals, public transit discounts, tuition reimbursement, and a wellness-focused employee assistance program, creating a supportive work-life balance.
OHSU’s float pool emphasizes evidence-based, patient-centered care across multiple acute care units. Nurses engage in frequent interdisciplinary huddles and actively contribute to performance improvements, requiring heightened communication skills and proactive problem-solving within a dynamic hospital environment.
Float pool RNs in Portland typically earn between $85,000 and $105,000 annually, reflecting the region’s cost of living and healthcare demand. OHSU’s competitive compensation package often includes additional benefits, making it attractive for experienced acute care nursing professionals.
OHSU fosters growth through tailored orientation programs, including fellowships and specialty learning pathways. The institution encourages continuous education, reflective practice, and interdisciplinary collaboration, cultivating an environment where float pool nurses can expand skills and advance clinical expertise.
Portland’s robust public transit options, including TriMet and C-Tran, are supported by OHSU’s substantial discount programs, easing commute challenges. This local benefit helps float pool nurses manage variable shift locations efficiently, enhancing accessibility to the hospital’s multiple acute care units.