RN Float Pool

Float RN Ludington Hospital

Join a team where you can grow your skills broaden your experience and make a meaningful impact across multiple departments.

About the Position
The Float RN position offers a unique opportunity to cross-train and work within four key inpatient departments at Ludington Hospital: Medical/Surgical ICU Emergency Department and OB. As a Float RN you will enhance your clinical competencies expand your adaptability and benefit from a specialty float pay incentive. This role is ideal for nurses who enjoy variety continuous learning and a fast-paced environment.


About the Medical/Surgical Unit
Our Med Surg Unit is a 25-bed department providing comprehensive care to patients from Mason County and surrounding West Michigan communities.
This unit cares for a wide range of medical conditions including:

• Pneumonia and respiratory illnesses
• Cellulitis and infectious processes
• Kidney failure and acute/chronic kidney injury
• Diabetes-related conditions and hyperglycemia
• Ulcers and wound care needs
• Geriatric and confused elderly patients
• Alcohol-related health concerns
• Sepsis
• Select psychiatric patients

Med Surg offers a broad clinical experience with a supportive team environment.

About the Emergency Department
Our 25-bed Emergency Department features 16 state-of-the-art treatment areas including two trauma bays and provides rapid assessment resuscitation stabilization and emergency interventions.
Highlights include:

• Helicopter transport agreements with Level I and Level II trauma centers
• Services for minor injuries and illnesses
• Advanced equipment and highly skilled emergency staff

Float RNs gain valuable experience in high-acuity and fast-paced emergency care.

About the ICU
Ludington Hospitals 6-bed ICU provides high-touch high-quality critical care.
Nurses are drawn to our ICU for:

• Exceptional onboarding and training
• Strong leadership support
• Opportunities to grow advanced clinical knowledge
• A team-centered environment focused on patient safety and professional development

About the OB Unit
Our 8-bed Obstetrics Unit renovated in 2019 includes:

• 3 Labor & Delivery rooms
• 5 Postpartum rooms
• An experienced stable team of 1315 RNs
  The OB team is known for excellent Antepartum Labor & Delivery and Postpartum care. As the primary inpatient OB service for Mason County and surrounding communities we serve families from areas including Cadillac Lake County and Oceana County.

About Ludington Hospital
For over 100 years Ludington Hospital has provided comprehensive compassionate care to residents of Mason and Oceana counties as well as the many visitors who enjoy the region each year. Our clinicians and care teams deliver high-quality healthcare supported by advanced technology patient-centered programs and the exceptional resources of a top health system.

Scope of Work
The Float RN:

• Provides safe ethical and accountable nursing care in accordance with ANA professional standards and Michigan state regulations
• Demonstrates competency using the nursing process: assessment diagnosis outcomes identification planning implementation and evaluation
• Upholds professional performance standards including: communication collaboration culturally congruent care leadership evidence-based practice and quality improvement
• Strives for optimal patient outcomes across all assigned units

Qualifications

• Requires previous inpatient RN experience
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) Required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Required within 5 years of hire
• Michigan RN License Required
• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Required within 90 days of hire
• AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Required within 6 months of hire