RN Medical Surgical

RN Medical/Surgical Float Pool Warwick RI 3-Month Contract Onsite Night Shift (2 Positions)

Join a Float Pool as an RN Medical/Surgical nursing professional in a dynamic healthcare environment. This 3-month contract position offers night shift hours across medical and surgical units. Bring 5 years of nursing experience with critical care background preferred. Float pool flexibility provides variety and exposure to multiple clinical areas.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Title: RN Medical/Surgical (Float Pool)

Type: Contract

Duration: 3 months (May 25 2026 August 25 2026)

Hours: 36 hours per week

Schedule: MondayFriday 7:00 PM7:30 AM EST

Work Type: Onsite

Reporting Location: Warwick RI (455 Tollgate Road)

Department: Float Pool (Medical/Surgical Units)

Start Date: May 25 2026

Positions Available: 2

COMPENSATION:

Marketplace Pay Rate: $68.79/hour

SHIFT DETAILS:

Primary Shift: 7:00 PM7:30 AM MondayFriday

Night shift (3 shifts per week / 12-hour shifts)

Float pool assignment across medical and surgical units

Variety of clinical settings and patient populations

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

PATIENT CARE & ASSESSMENT:

Implement and monitor individualized patient care plans

Monitor record and communicate patient condition as appropriate

Assess patient needs and provide comprehensive nursing care

Respond to acute and changing patient situations

Provide compassionate care to patients and families

CARE COORDINATION:

Serve as primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care

Collaborate with physicians specialists and support staff across units

Ensure seamless communication between all care team members

Facilitate interdisciplinary approaches to patient management

Coordinate specialty services and consultations as needed

CLINICAL EXECUTION:

Note and carry out physician and nursing orders

Administer medications and treatments as ordered

Perform clinical procedures and interventions

Monitor vital signs and patient response to treatments

Document accurate and timely patient information in medical records

Maintain clinical accuracy and attention to detail

DISCHARGE PLANNING & COORDINATION:

Assess and coordinate patients discharge planning needs

Communicate with members of the healthcare team regarding discharge requirements

Provide discharge education and instructions to patients and families

Ensure appropriate follow-up care arrangements

Support transition to inpatient outpatient or home-based care

FLOAT POOL OPERATIONS:

Adapt quickly to different unit environments and workflows

Learn diverse patient populations and care protocols

Support unit-specific requirements and procedures

Maintain flexibility and positive attitude across assignments

Communicate effectively with different clinical teams

REQUIREMENTS:

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum 5 years of nursing experience required

Medical/surgical nursing background required

Critical care experience preferred (ICU cardiac trauma etc.)

Float pool or multi-unit nursing experience preferred

Contract/traveler nursing experience a plus

Healthcare environment experience

CERTIFICATIONS & CREDENTIALS:

Active Rhode Island RN licensure (required)

Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (required)

ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification preferred

PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification preferred

Current CPR certification

TECHNICAL & SYSTEM SKILLS:

EHR and nursing documentation systems expertise

Ability to use hospital equipment and technology

Strong clinical technology skills

Proficiency with medical/surgical equipment operation

LANGUAGE & COMMUNICATION:

English proficiency required

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to communicate clearly in complex situations

SOFT SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work in fast-paced healthcare environment

Strong patient advocacy and compassion

Collaborative team approach to care delivery

Ability to manage multiple patients and priorities simultaneously

Professional and empathetic demeanor

Reliable and punctual

Strong work ethic and positive attitude

Flexibility and adaptability to changing assignments

Quick learner comfortable with variety

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to assist with patient lifting transfers and movement

Ability to work 12-hour night shifts

Physical stamina for standing walking and assisting patients

Ability to respond quickly to patient needs

Manual dexterity for clinical procedures

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

Experienced Medical/Surgical RN with 5 years background

Critical care or specialized nursing experience

Comfortable with float pool assignments across multiple units

Comfortable with night shift (7:00 PM7:30 AM) schedule

Strong clinical skills and ability to work independently

Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Flexible and adaptable to changing clinical environments

Detail-oriented and safety-conscious

Capable of handling diverse patient populations

Eager for variety and learning opportunities

CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Active RI RN License (Required)

BLS Certification Current (Required)

ACLS Certification Current (Preferred)

PALS Certification Current (Preferred)

LOCATION:

Warwick RI 02886

Onsite at healthcare facility (455 Tollgate Road)

WORK SCHEDULE:

36 hours per week

MondayFriday 7:00 PM7:30 AM EST

Night shift only (3 shifts per week 12-hour shifts)

Consistent predictable schedule

Float pool assignment varies by clinical need

CONTRACT DETAILS:

Start Date: May 25 2026

End Date: August 25 2026

Duration: 3 months

Positions Available: 2

IDEAL FOR:

Contract/traveler RNs with Medical/Surgical background

Nurses seeking short-term placement opportunities

Healthcare professionals with night shift availability

Experienced nurses comfortable with float pool assignments

Nurses seeking flexible contract work arrangements

Multi-skilled nursing professionals

Nurses seeking variety in clinical environments