Critical Care Float Pool RN (ICU​/ED

Position: Critical Care Float Pool RN (ICU/ED)
ICU RN / ED RN
- Float Pool (Critical Care) Nights
- Up to $30,000 Sign-On Bonus | 3x12s | Corning Hospital

Tired of the same unit every shift? Join a high-acuity ICU/ED Float Pool where you'll build advanced skills across both departments-without being pulled hospital-wide

Join Guthrie Corning Hospital's Critical Care Float Pool, where you'll work across the ICU and Emergency Department in a structured, high-acuity role designed for experienced nurses who thrive in fast-paced environments.

This is not hospital-wide floating. You'll focus specifically on ICU and ED, building deep expertise across both units while maintaining a consistent night shift schedule.

What You'll Actually Do:

* Care for high-acuity patients in ICU and ED settings

* Float between these two departments based on need (no med-surg assignments)

* Manage complex cases and rapid patient changes

* Collaborate with experienced critical care and emergency teams

* Work at the top of your license every shift

Why Nurses Choose This Role:

* Variety without chaos - focused ICU/ED floating only

* High-acuity, skills-driven environment

* Strong team support in both departments

* Consistent 3x12 night schedule

* Premium pay + float and shift differentials

Schedule:

* Nights: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM

* 3 shifts per week

* Rotating weekends

Compensation & Perks

* $30,000 Sign-On Bonus

* Float pool premium + night/weekend differentials

* Full benefits starting Day 1

* Pension plan + 403(b) match

* Up to $12,000 relocation assistance

Quick Requirements

* RN license (NY)

* ICU and/or ED experience required

* BLS (ACLS preferred)

If you're an experienced critical care nurse looking for variety, challenge, and strong support-this is where you'll thrive.

Position Summary:

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional, comprehensive nursing care for patients in an acute care environment. Accountable for the delivery of coordinated, safe, compassionate, therapeutic, evidence‐based quality care to patients and families, based on individual physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, and appropriate care strategies throughout the lifespan. Practices in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act in the state of employment, the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses, and the ANA scope and standards of practice.

Essential functions and specific skills for the job are found in the unit specific onboarding checklist and in standards that are applicable to the specialty.

Education, License & Cert:

* Registered Nurse in the State of Practice.

* BSN in Nursing preferred.

* Any previously agreed upon effective date for obtaining a Bachelor's degree in nursing between individuals and facilities will remain in effect, including those who transition to their position from the NLRN Program.

* Any contract with specific time frames for obtaining a bachelor's degree in nursing will supersede the above point and will remain in effect.

* Specialty Certification is preferred

* BLS certification.

* ACLS is unit dependent.

Experience:

The Registered Nurse must be a registered nurse currently licensed in the state of employment with at least one year of experience. Alternately, the Registered Nurse may have less than one year of experience if they have been transitioned to their position from the Newly Licensed Registered Nurse Residency (NLRN) Program. The Registered Nurse must meet the individual nursing unit specifications regarding educational requirements during employment.

Must maintain BLS certification. ACLS is unit dependent. Specifications regarding educational requirements during employment are determined by the Nursing Department and Nursing Unit.

Essential Functions:

* Employs Nursing Professional Practice:
Assesses, diagnoses, plans, implements, and evaluates patients' care. Implements and/or administers all prescribed testing, medications, and/or protocols appropriately and in compliance with established standards, while ensuring all pertinent patient/family education has been provided. Develops updates and coordinates the patients' plan of care to achieve patient goals and to optimize outcomes and transitions across the continuum. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.

Performs and maintains the currency of essential competencies as required by a specific area of hire and population served.

* Advocates:
Effectively advocates for ethical and holistic care by partnering in care planning to promote the autonomy, dignity, rights, values, and beliefs of those we serve.

* Facilitates Learning:
Fosters a learning environment for patients/families, nursing, and other members of the healthcare team, including student;
Facilities formal and informal learning for patients/families, nursing, other members of the healthcare team, and community.

* Aligns Practice with Safety and Quality:
Accountable for safety, identifies and corrects problems, and integrates evidence and best practice into nursing care; uses data and evidence to improve patient outcomes. Aligns patient safety,…