We are Hiring for UofL Hospital's Nursing Float Pool - RN Float Mixed Acuity & RN Float Critical Care roles available!

Location: 530 South Jackson Street, Louisville, KY 40202

Shift Options: 7p-7a Shift; Full-Time & Part-Time Status Available

About Us

UofL Hospital, a 404-bed academic teaching and research hospital, is at the heart of the Louisville Metro area in downtown Louisville. UofL Hospital offers a second-to-none cancer center, world-renowned trauma team and a uniquely streamlined, nationally accredited stroke center—the latest innovations in a history of world-class care. UofL Hospital is the only adult Level I Trauma Center in the region, which includes the only dedicated burn center in Kentucky.

UofL Hospital achieved the highest national recognition awarded to a hospital for excellence in nursing - Magnet designation. Magnet status is the gold standard, and a reflection of nursing professionalism, teamwork and superiority in patient care. The American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program® distinguishes organizations that meet rigorous standards for nursing excellence.

UofL Health is bringing downtown Louisville more quality care and increased access with the expansion of the new UofL Hospital West Tower. UofL Hospital’s West Tower will include a new 24-bed observation unit, 6 additional operating rooms as well as the option for more private beds throughout the remainder of the hospital.

With more than 1.5 million patients seeking care through UofL Health each year, the new West Tower will help UofL Hospital operate at a higher capacity. The combined impact of the additional beds and the observation unit creates room for nearly 100 more patients and reduces wait times as patients transition between different levels of care. The seven-story tower expansion will also include the infrastructure to accommodate two more floors for future growth.

Alongside the increased clinical space, the expansion will include an enhanced visitor experience with a new lobby, waiting area, chapel, along with updates to the gift shop and coffee shop. The first phase of the project includes the observation unit opening in March 2025, the lobby opening in May 2025, and the new operating rooms and nursing floors opening in the second half of 2025.

Our Mission

As an academic health care system, we will transform the health of the communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care.

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols of the healthcare organization. The Float Pool provides support to all of our inpatient units including intermediate, cardiac, surgical, and a variety of other service lines. Float pool staffing provides a crucial service for our customers, not only to ensure safe quality patient care, but provides support for our unit colleagues as well. You will be offered opportunities to expand your knowledge and maintain an expansive skill set with a variety of patients throughout the facility that will enable you to become a resource to others.

The area of focus

• RN Float Mixed Acuity: Floating each shift to Complex Medical/Trauma units within the hospital
• RN Float Critical Care: Floating each shift to Intensive Care units & Complex Medical/Trauma units within the hospital 

Required Qualifications

• Active Kentucky registered nurse license or compact license with privileges to work in Kentucky
• Associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university
• Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Minimum of two (2) years of RN experience in: Mixed Acuity/PCU areas for RN Float Mixed Acuity & ICU areas for RN Float Critical Care
• All new-hire Associate degree registered nurses (new graduate and experienced) are required to start an approved BSN program within one (1) year of hire and complete an approved BSN program within three (3) years of hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) for RN Float Critical Care applicants only

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive pay & benefits options (Higher pay rate for float RNs: $55/hour base pay for RN Float Mixed Acuity & $57/hour base pay for RN Float Critical Care. Shift differential: $4.25/hour when working 4 or more hours from 3pm-7am. )
• Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays
• Free tuition to UofL for part- and full-time employees & for child/spouse/domestic partner
• 401K with employer match

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